25 Things to Plant in May

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 a pasta! Yum! The list of things to plant in May is a good one. I am 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 have 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 a variegated lemon thyme. Plus, a few flowers for a touch of pretty!

Things to Plant In May

Artichokes – transplant seedlings
Asparagus
Basil
Beans, french and bush varieties
Black eyed peas
Chilli peppers
Cucumber
Dill
Endive
Leeks
Luffa
Marrow
Okra
Parsley, 8a only
Parsnip
Pumpkin
Sage, summer and winter varieties
Savory, summer, and winter varieties
Squash, pattypan, crookneck, and summer varieties
Strawberries
Sweet corn
Sweet marjoram
Sweet potato
Tomato
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 are 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!