Fall Gardening

[Dave2000]

I wait till August, start herbs inside, and a few weeks later put them out when it's no longer above 75-80F outside. It's hit or miss, you can't trust the weather too much.

 

[cityfarmer]

This is good info since I have to replant cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower seeds since the plants were wiped out by hail. I like the idea of the county extension.

 

[jomoncon]

I'm in New Orleans, and our winters are pretty mild. We might get an overnight frost in December, but it usually isn't until January. And then it's only for a day or so. This week, I started my green pepper, jalapeno & habanero seeds. The spring tomatoes, both slicing & paste, are about to be cut way back for the fall crop. I don't plant a lot of the cole crops, so I'll probably just by transplants for those about September. And of course, the garlic, onions & shallots.

Tomorrow, I've got to dig up the summer squash to plant some field peas. Those are one of the few things that we eat that can take our summer heat.

 

[HunkieDorie23]

I bought a book, "The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener" , with a a subtitle of How to grow your own food 365 days a year no matter where you live. I have only just browsed it but it uses the raised hoop house beds (like I have two of) and cold frames. I also has a green house in the garden area. It talks a lot about time and I can't wait to read it. Will keep you posted.

 

[SweetMissDaisy]

Thanks TMC for the link, and Hoodie, you're quite welcome! We were all thinking of you, wishing you well!