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25 Things to Plant in May – Zone 8

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?Shout out to my zone 8 gardeners! What will you plant in May? I have compiled a wonderful list of things you can plant in May! | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler | may-gardening |

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!Shout out to my zone 8 gardeners! What will you plant in May? I have compiled a wonderful list of things you can plant in May! | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler | may-gardening |

Things to Plant In May

  1. Artichokes – transplant seedlings
  2. Asparagus
  3. BasilWhat seeds to start in March? - ZONE 8 This edition is for starting seeds indoors. Not sure what to plant? March-planting, gardening-in-March, seed-starting, online-gardening-school | http://homesteadwishing.com/what-seeds-to-start-in-march-indoors-zone-8/ | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler |
  4. Beans, french and bush varieties
  5. Black eyed peas
  6. Chilli peppers
  7. CucumberWhat seeds to start in March? - ZONE 8 This edition is for starting seeds indoors. Not sure what to plant? March-planting, gardening-in-March, seed-starting, online-gardening-school | http://homesteadwishing.com/what-seeds-to-start-in-march-indoors-zone-8/ | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler |
  8. Dill
  9. Endive
  10. Leeks
  11. Luffa
  12. Marrow
  13. OkraWhat seeds to start in March? - ZONE 8 This edition is for starting seeds indoors. Not sure what to plant? March-planting, gardening-in-March, seed-starting, online-gardening-school | http://homesteadwishing.com/what-seeds-to-start-in-march-indoors-zone-8/ | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler |
  14. Parsley, 8a only
  15. Parsnip
  16. PumpkinWhat seeds to start in March? - ZONE 8 This edition is for starting seeds indoors. Not sure what to plant? March-planting, gardening-in-March, seed-starting, online-gardening-school | http://homesteadwishing.com/what-seeds-to-start-in-march-indoors-zone-8/ | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler |
  17. Sage, summer and winter varieties
  18. Savory, summer, and winter varieties
  19. Squash, pattypan, crookneck, and summer varieties
  20. Strawberries
  21. Sweet cornShout out to my zone 8 gardeners! What will you plant in May? I have compiled a wonderful list of things you can plant in May! | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler | may-gardening |
  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!

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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!It's not too late to start a garden this year. Spring is in full effect, and there are many things you can plant this in April when living in zone 8! | Homestead Wishing, Author Kristi Wheeler | http://homesteadwishing.com/what-to-plant-in-april/ | planting-in-garden, april-planting, gardening-april |

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