More specifically, the Rio Grande Valley. I grew up gardening in the north (WA, ID), and it's very different here. I get that cold crops like broccoli and cabbage should go out in the fall and grow during the winter (since it almost never even frosts here), but what about growing things in the summer? I planted some tomatoes a few weeks ago and they are thriving--so far.
Basically, any ideas would be appreciated, also books on how to garden in this area. Please don't answer if you don't know.
I'm specifically wanting to know about growing food, not flowers.
I actually want to know a lot of things.
What are the best times to start planting things? The seed packages say September, but they all say that. I know you can garden year round here, but is there a better time to plant something than another time? Like I know I shouldn't plant cabbage in the spring, because it likes cold weather.
In general, how is gardening different here than from the north? Any books that you can recommend?
Tomatoes love the heat so they should do great there. Not sure what else you are asking. Sorry.