About Czech Garden Guide - Our Mission and Team

Our Mission

Czech Garden Guide was created to fill a gap in gardening resources for Central European growers. While countless gardening guides exist, most are written for Mediterranean, British, or North American climates. Czech gardeners face unique challenges: cold continental winters, variable spring weather, and specific soil conditions that require locally-relevant advice.

Our mission is simple: provide practical, tested gardening information that works in Czech conditions. Every recommendation on this site has been verified through experience in local gardens, ensuring that readers can trust the advice they find here.

What We Offer

Czech Garden Guide provides comprehensive growing guides for vegetables, herbs, and ornamental plants suited to USDA zones 6b through 8b. Our content covers the entire gardening calendar, from planning and seed starting through harvest and storage.

We focus on practical information that helps you succeed in your garden. Rather than repeating generic advice, we address the specific challenges Czech gardeners face: late spring frosts, summer drought periods, and the need for efficient season extension techniques.

Detailed growing guides for popular crops
Month-by-month planning calendars
Variety recommendations for local conditions
Soil preparation and improvement advice
Organic and sustainable growing methods

Our Approach

We believe gardening should be accessible to everyone, from first-time growers to experienced cultivators looking to refine their techniques. Our guides are written in clear, straightforward language without unnecessary jargon.

All information on this site is based on established horticultural science and practical experience. We reference authoritative sources including the Royal Horticultural Society and agricultural research institutions. When scientific consensus conflicts with traditional practices, we explain both perspectives so readers can make informed decisions.

We continuously update our content as we learn more and as climate conditions evolve. The gardening calendar that worked for our grandparents may need adjustment as average temperatures and precipitation patterns shift.

Understanding Czech Gardening Conditions

The Czech Republic occupies a transitional zone between oceanic and continental climate influences. This position creates gardening conditions distinct from either western or eastern Europe. Winters can be harsh, with temperatures dropping below -15 C in many areas, while summers bring warm conditions suitable for heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers.

Regional variation within the country adds another layer of complexity. The northern highlands around Liberec experience significantly different conditions than the southern Moravian wine regions. Prague and central Bohemia fall somewhere in between. Our guides acknowledge these differences and provide guidance for adjusting timing and variety selection based on your specific location.

Soil types also vary considerably across Czech regions. The fertile loess soils of agricultural lowlands differ markedly from the heavier clays and thinner upland soils. Understanding your soil is fundamental to garden success, and we provide advice for working with and improving various soil types.

Czech Climate Zones

Northern Regions

Zone 6b: -20 C to -18 C

Central Areas

Zone 7a-7b: -18 C to -12 C

Southern Moravia

Zone 8a-8b: -12 C to -7 C

Our Commitment

Accurate Information

We verify all growing advice through practical experience and reference to scientific sources. When information is uncertain, we say so clearly.

Local Relevance

Every guide is written with Czech conditions in mind. We do not simply translate foreign content but create original material for local gardeners.

Continuous Improvement

We regularly update content based on new research, reader feedback, and changing climate conditions. Dates on each article show when it was last reviewed.

Sustainable Practices

We emphasize organic and environmentally responsible gardening methods that build healthy soil and support biodiversity in your garden.

Get in Touch

We welcome feedback, questions, and suggestions from fellow gardeners. Whether you have spotted an error, want to share your experience, or have ideas for new content, we would love to hear from you.