Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
← Feb 2 Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · Houston · avg. last frost Feb 15, first frost Dec 9 Feb 4 →

In season now

Planning ahead: next 30 days

26 days out

26 Days Out: Okra

Do this: Opens Mar 1. Get seed and bed space lined up now.

Garden chores

Three Sisters: Corn, Beans and Squash Together

Three Sisters: corn goes in

Do this: Once soil is above 65°F after your last frost, plant 4-7 corn seeds in the center of each mound.

Hugelkultur: The Buried-Log Garden Mound

Top-dress the mound

Do this: Add fresh compost and soil to your hugelkultur mound to make up for settling before spring planting.

Organic-First Pest Control for Texas Gardens

Looper patrol on cabbage

Do this: Check broccoli, cabbage and collards for small green caterpillars and treat young ones with Bt.