how I plan my fall garden step-by-step
plus! a discount on paid subscriptions and duck breast fried rice
It may seem a bit early to discuss fall gardening, but this is one exception where planning ahead is crucial. In just a month, I'll be starting my first round of brassicas (my favorite family of vegetables that include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower. Reflecting on my fall and winter garden last year, I realized I needed to start my brassicas earlier. Crops like cabbage and broccoli benefit from a significant head start when started from seed. Last year, I planted many too late, around the end of October to early November, resulting in only one big harvest towards the end of winter and spring.
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My goal is always to grow as much of my own food as possible. Think of it like a symphony: when one crop is nearing the end of its life cycle, I need to be two steps ahead, ready with the next plant to take its place. Even though I’ve just planted another round of tomatoes, from here on out, I'll likely be replacing any spent crops with fall crops. Having a blueprint or plan is essential. It takes the guesswork out of gardening, allowing you to strategize where each plant will go, which crops play well together, and how to meet their nutrient needs.
In today's post for paid subscribers, I'll walk you through my step-by-step process for planning a fall garden, including some of my favorite fall planting combinations, helpful tips on specific plant requirements, and my seed shopping cart. Also, my duck breast fried rice recipe is at the end (why aren’t more people cooking with duck!? it’s one of my favorites).