What to Plant in August (Houston / Zone 9B)

Send us Fan MailThis episode airs mid-August — the 16th, to be exact — so it's arriving right in the sweet spot for both planting phases. August isn't just back-to-school month — it's back-to-gardening month! In this episode, Vandhana talks about why organic gardening can feel intimidating (and the real reason she became a garden coach), then breaks down Houston's two-phase August planting month: starting cool season seeds indoors now vs. moving warm season transplants outside later this month. Plus, a note for listeners outside the Houston area on how to find planting dates specific to their part of Texas.In This EpisodeWhy August is "back to gardening" season, not just back to schoolWhy organic, no-spray gardening feels intimidating — and what to do about itThe real reason Vandhana became a garden designer & coachWhy Texas/Houston planting seasons don't follow the calendar you'll find onlinePhase 1 : Starting cool season seeds indoors or in full shadePhase 2 : Moving warm season transplants outdoors once nights cool downThe full plant-by-plant list — seed vs. transplant, for both phasesA peek at what's inside the Vibrant Garden Experience Quick Reference: What to Plant in AugustStart indoors / full shade NOW (seed): Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Collards, BasilMove outside later this month (transplant): Fall Tomatoes, Sweet/Hot Peppers, Eggplants, Cucumbers, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Rudbeckia, Pentas/Gazania, SalviaSeed or transplant, later this month: Okra, Marigold, Zinnia, Melons, Summer/Winter SquashSeed, later this month: Bush/Pole/Long Beans, SunflowersSlips, later this month: Sweet PotatoesLinks & Resources📋 Download the full August Planting Guide graphic🌱 Join the Vibrant Garden Experience Waitlist — https://www.vibrantrainbowgardens.com/texas-organic-gardening-course📸 Follow along on Instagram: @VibrantRainbowGardens 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@VibrantRainbowGardensConnect with VandhanaVibrant Rainbow Gardens | Houston/Pearland, TX Instagram · Facebook · YouTube · Pinterest