May Garden: Planting Guide, Zone 10

One thing you can count on in May is the roses! Roses are a symbol of the Virgin Mary. I look forward to harvesting them every May, for my Rose Water recipe.

May is one of the most unpredictable months weather wise in the Bay Area’s gardening Zone 10. I wonder what’s in store this year as April was unusually cool. I suspect harvests will ripen later come summer.

Make a Hummingbird Garden

Attracting Beneficial Insects and Pollinators

May Garden To-do List

• Mulch fruiting trees away from trunks;
• Prune Tulips and other spring flowers;
• Start warm weather seeds;
• Sow Summer lettuce;
• Pull weeds.

Seeds to Start In May, Zone 10

Find your Zone by entering your zip code at the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map here. 

It’s time to start those seeds requiring warm earth to germinate. Renee's Garden Seeds are my favorite.

• Basil
• Bell Pepper
• Corn
• Cantaloupe
• Hot peppers
• Peas
• Sweet Potato
• Strawberry
• Summer Lettuce Mix 
• Watermelon

May Harvest

• Basil
• Blueberries
• Calendula flowers 
• Celery
• Cilantro
• Chamomile
• Chive
• Chili Peppers
• Dandelions
• Lavender
• Lemons
• Leeks
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Oranges
• Oregano
• Parsley
• Pansies
• Radishes
• Rose
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Scallions
• Strawberries
• Swiss Chard
• Thyme

Happy gardening,

Laura