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