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

Send us Fan Mail **This 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 Episode** - **Why August is "back to gardening" season, not just back to school** - **Why organic, no-spray gardening feels intimidating — and what to do about it** - **The real reason Vandhana became a garden designer & coach** - **Why Texas/Houston planting seasons don't follow the calendar you'll find online** - **Phase 1 : Starting cool season seeds indoors or in full shade** - **Phase 2 : Moving warm season transplants outdoors once nights cool down** - **The full plant-by-plant list — seed vs. transplant, for both phases** - **A peek at what's inside the** Vibrant Garden Experience **Quick Reference: What to Plant in August** **Start indoors / full shade NOW (seed): Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Collards, Basil** **Move outside later this month (transplant): Fall Tomatoes, Sweet/Hot Peppers, Eggplants, Cucumbers, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Rudbeckia, Pentas/Gazania, Salvia** **Seed or transplant, later this month: Okra, Marigold, Zinnia, Melons, Summer/Winter Squash** **Seed, later this month: Bush/Pole/Long Beans, Sunflowers** **Slips, later this month: Sweet Potatoes** **Links & 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/@VibrantRainbowGardens*** **Connect with Vandhana** **Vibrant Rainbow Gardens | Houston/Pearland, TX**  Instagram **·** Facebook **·** YouTube **·** Pinterest