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FIVE TIPSFALL FORGARDEN A SUCCESSFUL WRITTEN BY BRENNAN HALLOCK
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ugust has arrived, which means for most people the gardening season is winding down. All of those gardens planted in the spring are now being harvested—the growers enjoying the fruits of their labor. But what if you missed out on planting a garden in the spring? Maybe you were too busy or were out of town. Or maybe you are one of those who planted a garden in the spring, but you don’t want the gardening season to be over yet. Is it too late to plant this year? Actually, the fall can be a great time
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for growing a garden, whether you are just starting out or you are moving on to your second garden of the season. WHAT CAN YOU PLANT IN THE FALL?
Because the fall has cooler weather, you will want to plant different crops than you would plant in the spring. Tomatoes and peppers love the rainy spring weather and hot summer weather, but they won’t like the dry, cool weather that comes in the later part of the year. Fortunately, though, there are a number of plants that do well in this season.
Some plants best suited to this time of year are green beans, turnips, beans, radishes, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kohlrabi, Swiss chard, carrots, lettuce, spinach, collards, kale, and leeks. If you are having a hard time choosing from such a long list, though, there are a few that are easiest to grow. Phronsie Ferrand Wood, manager of Farrand Farms, a locally owned greenhouse and garden center in Kansas City, advises, “Don’t overwhelm yourself by taking on too much. If you’ve never gardened, start out small. Start out with what you like to eat and what you want
