February in the Houston Garden
Even though it’s February in Houston, it will finally start to feel like Spring! By mid-February, we are no longer afraid of freezing temps. We start filling the garden with spring favorites like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. As a bonus, all the winter veggies we love so much like kale, lettuces, Swiss Chard, snap peas, beets, radishes, collards greens, mustard greens, dill, parsley, thyme, oregano, and chives are still thriving!
Swiss chard is a show stopper in February, and throughout the spring. It brings so many fun colors into the garden. A delicious and nutritious addition to smoothies and salads! We also love Martha Stewart’s Swiss chard lasagna.
Nasturtiums are such a fun flower to grow in the Houston garden! You can plant them by seed now. They are edible! Switch up using basil or arugula on your pizza for nasturtium leaves!
SHOP our 2024 Planting Calendar! Find the exact planting dates our team uses to keep our clients’ gardens thriving in Houston year-round. Gardening is our full-time job. The Monarch team works in gardens all over Houston Monday-Friday, every single week. We guarantee our clients’ can eat out of their gardens 52 weeks of the year! When you make a promise like that one, it’s important to have a solid planting plan. We pass all of our knowledge on to you in our planting calendar!
Kale can grow year-round in Houston, but only if it’s started in the winter months. Now is the time to pack in the kale plants. There are several fun varieties to try, but here’s a secret: curly kale consistently stands up to our Houston summers. If you aren’t sure what to do with all the kale growing in your garden, try this kale salad! It is so delicious, even people that don’t care for kale will go back for seconds.
Growing lettuce throughout the year in Houston is such a treat! Download our lettuce guide to growing year round!
Rosemary is a beautiful and hearty herb to grow! We all love the taste of it in our meals, but it also makes a wonderful garnish and table decor! Also, rosemary is wonderful for hair growth, and you can make your own rosemary water to spray in your hair!
Our favorite part of February - planting our spring tomatoes! Tomatoes need sturdy trellises to grow on, do you need trellises for this growing season? Check out Monarch’s trellis options on our shop! Not only are they durable and fantastic for growing your tomatoes, they are a beautiful addition to your garden and landscape!
Download our spring tomato guide for all our tips and tricks for growing tomatoes! Fresh tomatoes are a treat you won’t want to miss out on this season!
Don’t have enough space for a garden, but still want to grow tomatoes this season? Check out our tomato patio planter!
Our patio salad planter is another great option for those whom don’t have enough space, or are looking for a starter garden!
Greens in the Houston garden are a treat whether grown in a patio planter or in a garden!
FREE! Download our Monthly Tasks and Tips for the garden and landscaping. We’ll keep you on track throughout the year. You’ll know when it’s time to add compost, what flowers are in season, when to plant bulbs, when to mulch, and so much more.
February Garden-to-Table Recipes
Looking for inspiration from the garden in the kitchen? Find our favorite recipes to make with all the goodness from the February garden HERE.
HELPFUL LINKS
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Wanting to start a patio garden? You’ll love our Patio Salad Planter! Grow salad greens and herbs year-round on your patio AND get our online course to learn exactly how to care for your planter for FREE!
Need help designing and installing landscaping beds or rethinking your outdoor spaces? We'll be right over. Get started HERE.
Check out our Amazon Storefront for products we love in the garden and other fun items we use to bring the garden to our table!
Order your plants and compost for delivery! Winter Plant Order
Want seasonal recipes and ideas for how to make the garden a part of your everyday life? Check out Monarch Living!
Wanting a garden of your very own? Want to add more garden beds? We'd love to help you create your dream garden space. Click HERE to start the process.
Looking for ongoing help taking care of your vegetable garden? Check out what Monarch Garden Company Maintenance has to offer (it's a lot)!
Need garden coaching? Wanting to plant something new? Things not going great in your garden? Want some help troubleshooting? Learn more about our Garden Coaching and get on the schedule!
