Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The Daily Dirt

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

What do I do today?
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This week

5 Days to Basil

Do this: Window runs Feb 15–Sep 30. Sow seed or set transplants 0.25" deep, 12" apart, rows 36" apart.

In season now

Planning ahead: next 30 days

19 days out

19 Days Out: Okra

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

Garden chores

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.

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.