25 Things to Plant in May| Zone 8

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It’s not too late to get planting! There are so many things you can plant right now in zone 8!  I can’t wait to get my basil going again. Fresh basil is one of my favorite herbs! I could make pesto, and put it on pasta! Yum! The list of things to plant in May is a good one. I’m happy to see luffa on the list for May! I’ve never grown luffa. Have you?

Currently already growing in my garden we have cabbage, collards, cucumber, carrot, garlic, jalapeno, tomato, kale, romaine, squash, and I think there are a couple more I am forgetting. I also have several herbs growing in the landscaping, and on the porch in a big beautiful planter.

My Herb Garden

I just put this planter together this spring. It’s something I ‘ve been wanting to do for a while now! I found these beautiful planters (here is one similar on Amazon but double the price) on sale at home depot. I got the plants at a local nursery. I have three types of rosemary, a basil I’ve never heard of, curry, and variegated lemon thyme. Plus, a few flowers for a touch of pretty!

Things to Plant In May

1. Artichokes – transplant seedlings
2. Asparagus
3. Basil

   

4. Beans, french and bush varieties
5. Black-eyed peas
6. Chili peppers
7. Cucumber

   

8. Dill
9. Endive
10. Leeks
11. Luffa
12. Marrow
13. Okra

    

14. Parsley, 8a only
15. Parsnip
16. Pumpkin

    

17. Sage, summer, and winter varieties
18. Savory, summer, and winter varieties
19. Squash, pattypan, crookneck, and summer varieties
20. Strawberries
21. Sweet corn

    

22. Sweet marjoram
23. Sweet potato
24. Tomato
25. Zucchini

My garden is full but I do have a few spots to put a few items in the landscaping. I just need to pick a few items the chickens will leave alone! They love to nibble on everything I don’t want them too! That’s why I had to put a fence around the new raised garden bed!

Starting a garden can seem a little intimidating. There are so many things to think about and so many options. If you’re looking for some help, I have a wonderful resource for you. It’s affordable, my favorite kind of resource. I’m not just saying that either! This girl… right here is cheap and so is this Vegetable Garden Class for Beginners!

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