Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Daily Dirt

Texas grows its own. Here is today's job.

What do I do today?
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In season now

Plant now

Spinach: 23 Days Left to Plant

Do this: Sow seed directly 0.5" deep, 4" apart, rows 18" apart. Why: Plant today, first harvest around Dec 12.

Start indoors & order seed

Garden chores

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Winter turn

Do this: Give your compost pile its monthly winter turn and add a layer of fresh greens if it has stopped heating.

Composting: Turn Yard Trash Into Garden Gold

Bag those leaves

Do this: Stockpile fallen leaves now as the browns for next year's compost, and shred them first if you can.

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Freeze watch: water today

Do this: If a frost night is forecast, soak the garden soil today so it stores heat for tonight.