It's time to plant the second round of summer goodies!

Here in Central Florida, we are blessed with an extended growing season.  August is the time to plant some more summer crops that will do well in this sweltering heat and humidity!  So, here's the list of what's going in my garden at the first of August, along with some companion plants that will work well together:

VEGETABLE       COMPANION PLANT
Okra                      None (there are some, but I don't use them)
Cowpeas                Squash, beans, cucumbers
Bush beans             Cucumbers, cauliflower, cabbage, corn
Broccoli                  Onions,celery,tomato,rosemary,dill,sage,peppermint
Celery                     Tomatoes, bush beans, cauliflower, cabbage
Collards                  Plant alone, need lots of space
Corn                       Potatoes, peas, beans, cucumbers, squash
Eggplant                  Beans, spinach, peppers, lettuce
Onions                    Tomatoes,lettuce,beans,squash,cabbage,carrots,peppers
Peppers                  Eggplant,lettuce,tomato,basil,parsley,spinach
Summer squash       Nasturtium, corn, onions, radish

So, I will get my seeds ordered from Baker Seeds, Seeds of Change, and Sustainable Seed Company, three of my favorites.  My husband and I will be busy in the meantime building more raised beds and hopefully we are able to get my little picket fence started!  Happy Gardening!