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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 10:54:49 AM
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I've never really planted a fall garden and would love to give it a try. I've enjoyed my garden so much this year, I'm not quite ready to say good-bye. In our garden, a series of raised beds, I'm pushed for space, and it's approaching mid-August so I'm running out of time for Fall crop planting.
What fall crops have worked well for you?
I can't wait to hear of everyone's suggestions!
I'd love to see pictures of everyone's gardens!
It's a great way to learn and be inspired.
Thanks!
Andrea |
Edited by - AutumnSpices on Aug 19 2011 5:06:58 PM |
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 7:37:30 PM
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Hi Andrea! I live on Long Island,NY and am in the process of planning my fall garden. I agree- about not wanting to give up the garden just because summer is swinging down. I plan to plant Broccoli, sugar snap peas, beets, more lettuce,and some carrots too. I'm sure I may add to the list- jut have to find more room since i too have raised bed gardens! Hubby is going to build me about 3 more this fall for next Spring. The August/Sept issue of Mother Earth News has a good article about fall gardens and there is even a garden planner with a free 30 day trial on their website that people are raving about.
Good LUCK!
Smiles,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 10:39:37 PM
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| I would like to try this, but my summer garden was a flop. I'd at least like to have some fall lettuce or peas. Is it too early to put a fall lettuce crop in? |
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 05:48:13 AM
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Where are you located Amy? The temperatures are still in the 90's here so I may wait a week or two before putting the lettuce seeds in the ground.
Thanks for the info on the Mother Earth News Issue Laurie! I'll be sure and pick me up one. I have several gardening books here at the house but was surprised that very little, if any, was devoted to Fall crop planting. Can't wait to give it a try. We still have plenty of orka, tomatoes, and cumcumbers coming in and with this heat I'm sure they'll keep producing. |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
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Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 10:50:25 AM
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Greens grow really well in a fall garden. Mustards, collards, Turnips, Kale ect. I usually grow Mustards and Turnips. I also do a salad garden. Lettuce , carrots, green onions, Tomatos, Winter squash, Pole beans, radish, Swiss Chard, English Peas, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, celery. You should be able to grow all of these veggies in your fall garden in your zone.
Seize The Day!
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5261 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
5261 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 7:44:41 PM
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In tennessee, a lot of gardensers plant turnip greens. They love the cooler air and sometmes, it doesn't frost till after Thanksgiving!quote:
Originally posted by AutumnSpices
I've never really planted a fall garden and would love to give it a try. I've enjoyed my garden so much this year,I'm not quite ready to say good-bye. In our garden, a series of raised beds, I'm pushed for space, and it's approaching mid-August so I'm running out of time for Fall crop planting. We're located in East Tennessee around Knoxville.
What fall crops have worked well for you?
What hasn't?
I can't wait to hear of everyone's suggestions!
Thanks!
Andrea
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5261 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 7:46:41 PM
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| Sorry about all the typos! I am new and still trying to learn how to reply and join the swaps! |
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Pam
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 8:29:58 PM
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I'm in Phoenix now, so a "fall garden" here is a little different here because of our summer heat. When I lived in Colorado I always planted spinach, carrots, peas, radishes etc. in the fall. Some times I would get a fall crop, sometimes I didn't, but I always enjoyed the time in the garden. I find it satisfying to try to stretch the garden season as much as possible. One winter in Colorado I had one flower or another in bloom through all the months of the year...but that was a very mild winter and another story all together. Good luck Andrea, and let us know how it turns out.
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2011 : 8:39:01 PM
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 04:38:27 AM
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i usally plant
cucumbers
squash
beets
carrots
radishes
cabbage
broccoli
potatoes
but this year we are in a sever drought so no fall garden for me, we got notice that we are in a water restriction also so cant water garden daily like needed.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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Dorinda
True Blue Farmgirl
1023 Posts
Dorinda
St. Cloud
Florida
USA
1023 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 05:48:50 AM
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Saw some pictures of the Texas drought. I feel so sorry for you guys. I keep praying for rain for you guys.
Seize The Day!
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 7:57:53 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by AutumnSpices
Where are you located Amy? The temperatures are still in the 90's here so I may wait a week or two before putting the lettuce seeds in the ground.
Andrea,
I'm in Wisconsin, we generally have a frost here about late October, early November.
Is it too late to plant lettuce /spinach and maybe some radish?
Also, where to find seeds? they are all sold out in stores that I have looked at. |
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 07:09:32 AM
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I have GOT to have collard and turnip greens. And spinach and cabbage. And I want to plant some more beets and squash and zuchinni too. Mine did not do too well this year.
kris
Happiness is simple. |
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2011 : 4:58:33 PM
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Thanks to everyone for all the input! Everyone seemed to be along the same line as to what they plant/are planting for fall crops. I think I'm going to try and get some onions, lettuce, some greens, radishes, carrots, and peas in the ground. We still have plenty of cucumbers and tomatoes coming in .... though none of my peppers, both sweet and hot, did well at all this year. I planted my okra late and they're just now blooming. My husband doesn't think I'll get much production as okra love the heat and it's already starting to cool down into the low 70's at night. I'll let everyone know how the fall crops are going.
Brandee, So sorry to hear you're getting hit so hard by the drought. I have friends around Dallas/Fort Worth and their lawns, etc... are like dry brown straw. TN has had our rain plus Texas' this year. A lot of flooding and too much of our share of tornados, high winds, and mud.
Amy, Try GurneySeeds.com or Renee's Gardening & Seeds. I'll look up the e-address for Renee's. I really love her stuff. They're also on facebook.
Thanks to everyone!
Andrea |
Edited by - AutumnSpices on Aug 19 2011 5:03:49 PM |
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AutumnSpices
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Andrea
Blaine
Tennessee
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2011 : 5:01:34 PM
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Does anyone have any pictures to post of their gardens??
I'd love to see them! Sure everyone else would too. It's great way
to share ideas.
Andrea |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2011 : 04:17:19 AM
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I harvested my first batches of green beans and cauliflower. I pulled the plants and replanted. I planted more green beans, carrots, 3 kinds of lettuce and some spinach. I am harvesting lots of tomatoes right now and cannin my fool head off. I think I will plant some more broccolli today. I am still finding seeds in my local garden store and co-op. They even carry Seed Savers Seeds! I will post photos later of my late summer garden. Here are some pictures of early spring and mid summer.
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