Frequently asked questions
Can I plant anything in May in zone 8?
Not outdoors, and nothing needs starting indoors yet either — May sits in zone 8's off-season. The next task on the calendar: sow for fall for cabbage (Aug 9 – Aug 23).
What should a zone 8 gardener do in May?
Order seeds before spring sellouts, plan beds with the plant spacing calculator, and build your seed-starting schedule so trays are ready the moment the calendar turns. Off-season planning is why organized spring gardens look effortless.