If your fall garden isn't producing the way you hoped—or if you're wondering whether your plants will even mature before frost—this episode is for you. After helping 10 gardeners across the country plan their fall gardens, I noticed clear patterns that explain why some thrive while others struggl...
If your fall garden isn't producing the way you hoped—or if you're wondering whether your plants will even mature before frost—this episode is for you. After helping 10 gardeners across the country plan their fall gardens, I noticed clear patterns that explain why some thrive while others struggle.
You'll learn what timing mistakes most gardeners make, how to simplify your plan, and how to maximize your space for more harvests before winter.
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🌿 Key Takeaways
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Why most fall gardeners plant too late—and how to fix it.
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The surprising reason fall gardening starts in the heat.
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How simplifying your plan leads to more success.
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Simple ways to double your space with interplanting.
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How to use light and microclimates to your advantage.
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Why observation beats perfection every time.
🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Why fall gardens often fail
02:40 – Lesson #1: The planting window is earlier than you think
05:00 – Lesson #2: Start in the heat, protect seedlings
07:30 – Lesson #3: Simplify your plan to reduce overwhelm
12:30 – Lesson #4: Use interplanting to double your harvest
15:20 – Lesson #5: Map your sun and shade for better results
18:30 – Lesson #6: Observation over perfection
🌻 Resource Links
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🪴 Disclaimer
Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions.
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