016: Why You Should Start A Fall Garden (Yes, In August)

⬇️ Get your Fall Garden Planting Chart to know exactly when to start seeds for your next phase of the gardening year. If you need a garden planner to start recording how your season has been going, check out this one I created this spring. I love it for tracking my seed starting schedule, when I'm starting to get harvests, and any plant issues I come across throughout the summer:Gardening Simplified Planner.Have you ever planted a fall garden? If not, this episode is for you! In this episode, I'll be diving deep into the art of fall gardening. Fall is often overlooked when it comes to gardening, but there's so much potential for harvest in the cooler months! I have a few thoughts on why fall gardening is often only seen as a technique for the experienced gardener and show you how everyone can get involved and extend their harvest period.I talk about getting started with brassicas, peas, onions, garlic, root crops, and various greens and herbs this fall, plus I dig into how managing your own staggered crops can lead to a bountiful autumn harvest. There are some challenges to fall gardening, though, from summer sowing and transplanting to dealing with harsh winter weather. I chat about those and share tips to work around them.Learn the benefits of utilizing low tunnels and get a quick walkthrough on constructing one. Take advantage of fall gardening to improve pest control and produce healthier crops from September to March while minimizing pest problems.Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this episode is sure to provide you with the insights and inspiration you need to keep your garden season going. So tune in and get ready to transform your fall gardening game.Happy gardening!Here are a couple of the books I mention. They're well worth a read!The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year, No Matter Where You LiveCool Flowers: How to Grow and Enjoy Long-Blooming Hardy Annual Flowers Using Cool Weather Techniques📩 Questions? Email me at jessica@homegrownfoodandflowers.comPlease leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps new gardeners find the show 💚💻 Website and Blog: Homegrown Food and Flowers📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homegrownfoodandflowers/