Get a Jump on Fall: Grab Our Free Planting Guide

Last Updated 8/3/2026 • Posted in Garden Center

Fall planting season is closer than it feels in the middle of August. Cool-season vegetables and a handful of flowers go in the ground starting late this month, and the earlier you plan, the better your fall garden turns out. We put together a Planting Guide to make that planning easy.

What's in the Guide

A month-by-month rundown of what grows well in Eastern NC, from fall vegetables to spring bulbs you plant now for later.

Why Grab It Now

Fall planting starts sooner than most people expect. Having the guide in hand now means you are not scrambling to figure out timing in a few weeks.

The Bottom Line

Stop by the garden center and pick up your free copy, or ask us any planting question while you're here. Either way, let's get your fall garden off to a good start.

-The team at Coltrain Hardware & Garden Center

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