🌸 Seasonal Planting Calendar

A special guide from Leaves & Soul

Timing is everything in gardening. This calendar makes it simple to know what to plant and when. Follow these seasonal tips to enjoy harvests year-round and keep your garden thriving.

Calendar

January – March: Early Start

Begin seeds indoors for crops like lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, and herbs. Use grow lights or sunny windowsills to give seedlings a strong start. This is also the perfect time to plan your garden layout.

Seed trays on a windowsill

April – June: Spring Planting

Transplant seedlings outdoors once the frost has passed. Plant warm-weather crops such as cucumbers, beans, zucchini, and colorful annual flowers. Regular watering and mulching help new transplants establish quickly.

Gardener planting vegetable seedlings

July – September: Summer Harvest

Harvest tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and beans regularly to encourage continued production. Sow fall crops like carrots, kale, and leafy greens for a second wave of harvest. Keep plants hydrated during hot weather.

Basket filled with fresh tomatoes

October – December: Fall & Winter Prep

Plant garlic, onions, and cool-weather greens that thrive in fall conditions. Mulch heavily to protect soil and perennials. Use this season to tidy up beds and prepare for spring.

Gardener planting garlic cloves

Bonus: Top 5 Easy-Grow Plants

  • Basil
  • Mint
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchini
  • Marigolds

These plants are beginner-friendly, rewarding, and versatile in the garden.

Notes for Success

Leave space in your calendar for notes — track successes, challenges, and what you’d like to try next year. Over time, your notes will become a personalized gardening journal.

Open notebook with handwritten garden notes

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