Friday, October 30, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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This week

4 Days to English Peas

Do this: Window runs Dec 21–Feb 1. Sow seed directly 1" deep, 1" apart, rows 18" apart.

In season now

Opening this week

Planning ahead: next 30 days

18 days out

18 Days Out: Kale

Do this: Opens Jan 4. Get seed and bed space lined up now.

Garden chores

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Covers on before sundown

Do this: Drape frost cloth over tender crops in the late afternoon and pin it to the ground on every side.

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Uncover in the morning

Do this: Pull covers back once it warms up so the sun can reheat the soil, then re-cover at dusk if cold returns.

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Bring the pots in

Do this: Move container plants into a garage or shed on nights forecast well below 32°F.