The air is a changing. Can you smell it? It smells like fall. The beginning of October is still flirting with those triple digit temperatures during the day, but those days are far and fewer in between as the month goes on.
October is a busy gardening month in the low desert. If you’ve ignored your garden for the past few months, October is the time to start planting.
Flowers Blooming | Flowers to plant this month
Herbs to plant this month Vegetables to plant this month
Flowers Blooming in October
Below are just a few flowers you may see blooming in and around Phoenix in October.
Flowers to Plant in October
- Lobelias
- Snapdragons
- Calendulas
- Cornflowers
- Delphiniums
What Herbs Should I Plant in Phoenix Right Now? – October
October is a great month to start planting herbs.
- Basil (transplants)
- Borage
- catnip
- Chamomile
- Chives (transplants)
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Mint
- Oregano (transplants)
- Parsley
- Calendula
- Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Lemongrass
- Sage & Salvias
- Tarragon