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:

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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
Episode 320: Fall Gardening Q&A https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa
Episode 261: Fall Gardening for the Winter Harvest with Becky https://journeywithjill.libsyn.com/fall-gardening-qa

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

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