Bay Area Monthly Planting Guides

Stay ahead in your garden with our Bay Area Monthly Planting Guides. Discover what to plant, when to plant it, and how to make the most of your microclimate each month. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike.

Hand‑drawn side view of garlic clove set 1–2 inches deep and 4–6 inches apart, tip up, in a mulched Bay Area bed

Growing Guide: November — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10)

Why November matters First rains, shorter days, and cooler nights flip beds to winter mode. November is still productive if you lean into...

Bay Area Plant Growing Guides

Garden Nerd

Oct 141 min read

Growing Guide: Kale — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10)

Growing Guide: Kale — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) Overview Kale thrives in cool weather and sweetens after a chill. In much of the Bay...

Bay Area Plant Growing Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 291 min read

Hand‑drawn spinach bed diagram with 4–6 inch spacing, airflow arrows to reduce mildew, and a morning watering icon; neat lines

Masterclass: Spinach — Bay Area (Sunset + USDA)

Spinach is one of the most reliable cool‑season crops in the Bay Area — but dialing timing to your microclimate makes all the difference....

Bay Area Plant Growing Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 282 min read

Hand‑drawn spinach seedling in a foggy Bay Area raised bed, USDA 9–10 label, soft green shading and simple lines.

Growing Guide: Spinach — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10)

Growing Guide: Spinach — Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) Overview Spinach is a cool‑season staple for Bay Area beds and containers. Aim for...

Bay Area Plant Growing Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 271 min read

Hand-drawn Bay Area raised bed cleared of summer plants, topped with fresh compost and mulch, with labeled rows for lettuce and spinach ready for September sowing.

Masterclass: September Planting — Bay Area (Sunset + USDA)

September Planting Masterclass (Bay Area) September is the Bay Area hand-off from warm-season to cool-season crops. The trick is matching...

Bay Area Plant Growing Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 262 min read

Hand-drawn Bay Area map marked Sunset 17/16/14–15 with tomato icons shifting from cherry near coast to slicers inland, illustrating microclimate choices.

Masterclass: Tomato — Bay Area (Sunset + USDA)

Masterclass: Tomato — Bay Area (Sunset 14–17; USDA 9–10) Tomatoes thrive in the Bay Area when you match variety + timing to your...

Bay Area Monthly Planting Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 253 min read

wooden raised bed with young lettuce and greens in soft golden light, a small calendar pinned to the fence in back.

Growing Guide: September in the Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10)

Growing Guide: September in the Bay Area (USDA Zones 9–10) September is the Bay Area hand-off from summer to cool-season veggies. Clear...

Bay Area Monthly Planting Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 232 min read

🌱 What to Plant in August (Bay Area Edition) Beginner-Friendly Garden Guide

Hey gardeners! August in the Bay Area might feel like peak summer, but it’s actually a great time to get a fall garden going. Whether...

Bay Area Monthly Planting Guides

Garden Nerd

Aug 61 min read