In warmer parts of the country, broccoli, kale, collards, spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, and a number of wonderful herbs (like rosemary and cilantro) grow just as well in fall as they do in spring. Besides keeping fresh produce on the table beyond the summer months, there are other benefits to gardening in the fall: fewer insects and diseases to battle, less watering to be done, and less sweat to contend with.
What types of plants do you want to grow?
Plant These Herbs in Fall
Set out an assortment of cool weather-loving herbs and you’ll be rewarded with fresh flavors for your fall meals.
These Vegetables Take a Chill
Some vegetables prefer a little nip in the air, and even taste better after a frost. Find out which ones.
How to Make Fall Gardens a Success
Take advantage of cooler weather to grow a spring garden in the fall.
Guarantee the freshest, most flavorful garden-to-kitchen meals by starting with high-quality Bonnie Plants. Plant them in specially blended Miracle-Gro® soils, and nourish them with Miracle-Gro® plant foods.
You’ll enjoy a bountiful harvest and fresh, tasty meals when you start with this combination for success!
How to Plant a Fall Garden
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How to Save Tomatoes from Frost
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Which Veggies for Which Season?
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Plant These Herbs in Fall
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Harvest Guide for Cool Weather Vegetables
Harvest your cool weather vegetables at the peak of perfection using these guidelines. Broccoli When you see a head beginning...