I know here in Florida we are still looking at a long season of 90 degree plus days ahead, however, it is time to start thinking about your fall garden. There have definitely been a large number of people starting to garden and seed companies have been running low or out of stock completely. Here in zone 9a we do not need to start our fall seeds until September (give or take a little), however, I recommend you make a list of the things you want to grow and purchase those seeds ASAP. Northern zones are planting their seeds Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and Annie’s Heirloom Seeds are the two companies I typically purchase from. There are many great seeds companies out there so do your research to see which one you like best.

My hope for sharing my fall garden plan and seed purchase is that you will have an idea of what you can grow and begin preparing for your (maybe first ever) fall garden. ENJOY

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VEGETABLES:

This year I am planning to use every square inch of my garden (and hopefully even add on two smaller beds). My goal this fall/ winter is to significantly lower our grocery cost by growing what we eat the most of. The veggies listed in bold print are ones I have not grown successfully yet, or am just growing for the first time. The veggies marked with an * are ones that should not be transplanted, but directly sown into your garden.

• brussels sprouts
• lettuce varieties
• kale
• spinach
• chard
• snow pea
• cauliflower
• red rock cabbage
• butternut squash
• bok choy
• celery
• broccoli
• beets *
• carrots *
• radishes *

HERBS

I typically don’t start my herbs from seeds. Many of them are hard to germinate and since organic varieties are so readily available I usually just buy and transplant them.

• cilantro
• rosemary
• parsley
• sage
• thyme
• chives
• mint

FLOWERS

I just read that calendula does well through the fall and mine has had a rough summer so I am hoping to harvest a good amount in the fall to infuse oils.

• calendula
• borage

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