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A. Many plants are setting seeds now. Collect seeds after they have fully matured on the plant. Dry the seeds in a well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight, between sheets of newspaper or inside a brown paper bag.

When the seeds are completely dried, put into either a glass jar with a tight sealing lid or a plastic zipper bag and store inside the refrigerator. Be sure to label your packages so you can tell just what you have saved!

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Indigo Spires (Salvia 'Indigo Spires') -- This flowering perennial has been around for a while. It is a cross of the native mealy blue sage and another variety. It blooms all summer and supports many pollinators such as bees. One of the few blue color flowers in the landscape; Indigo Spires is a star performer! It is also hardy, drought tolerant after establishment and deer resistant. A deciduous plant, it comes back from the roots each year.

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• Time to plant veggies of the Cole variety-broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Do be on the outlook for green looper caterpillars. Either hand pick or use Bt to control.
• While it is too soon to plant lettuce and spinach seeds directly in the garden, transplants can be started inside now for later transplanting.
• Try the variety of Swiss Chard named 'Bright Lights' this fall. Very ornamental in appearance with various shades of pink, red and yellow, it is also delicious.
• Call the Extension Service (512) 854-9600 for recommended plants for our area.

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