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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Garden chores

Freeze Protection: Save the Garden Tonight

Late-frost alert for transplants

Do this: Keep frost cloth handy for new tomatoes and peppers until your area's last-frost date has passed.

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.

Three Sisters: Corn, Beans and Squash Together

Corn's 4-6 inches? Add beans

Do this: Plant a ring of pole bean seeds 6 inches out from the corn once stalks reach 4-6 inches tall.