Yesterday: High: , Low: , 0.01″ rain officially, although mom and I drove through quite a thunderstorm on our way back from the Asian market . . .
I have determined that poring over seed catalogs is much more fun when you can actually touch them. Pointing, clicking . . . Not as much fun as folding down corners. 
I have decided to go with Johnny’s Seeds. They seem to have a good reputation for quality and service, as well as a good selection of plant varieties I am interested in. It took a lot of writing stuff down, and listmaking, and figuring out what veggies I like to cook, and buy at the store, and cross referencing those lists with what grows well in Zone 9 (I will never be able to grow celery or iceberg lettuce); but I think I have figured out my list of seeds to buy for the fall plantings. You’ll be able to figure out a few things about me from the list, I am sure. Such as I have kids who love carrots, we love salads, and I love cooking Japanese food. *grins*
Carrots, “Nelson” and “Purple Haze”
Cilantro, “Santo”
Garlic, “New York White”
Lettuce, “Fireball” and “Jericho”
Mizuna, “Early”
Onions, “Evergreen Hardy White” and “Pumba”
Shiso, “Green”
Snowpeas, “Snow Green”
Spinach, “Spargo”
For more info to start your own lists:
Yearly Planting Guide for Houston Area
