390 - The Fall Garden Plants' Unique Needs vs Spring Garden

The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy

This week Jill shares insight on how to care for crops like lettuce, carrots, and broccoli, emphasizing the differences between spring and fall planting. Key topics discussed include managing heat, water, pests, and sunlight for successful fall gardening. Jill also provides three actionable steps to optimize fall crops, discusses watering needs, and the importance of choosing appropriate seed varieties. 00:04 Understanding Cool Season Crops 00:37 Unique Needs of Fall Crops 01:10 Planning Next Year's Content 02:07 Challenges of Growing in Fall 02:28 Managing Heat for Fall Crops 06:24 Transplanting Tips for Fall 12:17 Importance of Watering 19:24 Dealing with Pests 22:57 Sunlight and Fall Crops 26:57 Preparing for Cold Weather 34:35 Action Steps for a Successful Fall Garden Links Mentioned:

1. Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/YHkvgkTUJ2ASY8go6

2. Episode 324: How to Plant Fall Crops in the Heat of Summer: https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/how-to-plant-fall-crops-in-the-heat-of-summer

3. Episode 320: Fall Gardening Q&A https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa

4. Episode 261: Fall Gardening for the Winter Harvest with Becky https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa

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