Fall Gardening is my favorite! Let’s break down the basics #garden #gardentips #gardening

In this video, I’m walking you through how to plan backwards from your first fall frost so you can enjoy homegrown goodness on your holiday table! Here’s the quick breakdown:

1️⃣ Start by finding your first fall frost date using the Old Farmer’s Almanac @theoldfarmersalmanac (just plug in your zip code!).

2️⃣ Count 14 weeks back from that date to start your seeds.

3️⃣ Then transplant them outside 10 weeks before that frost date for the best chance at a healthy fall harvest.

My favorite method is starting seeds indoors where I can control the environment, but you can direct sow into your garden if you prefer! Just make sure to thin them out so your plants have space to thrive.

🌿The veggies I showed in the video are all frost-tolerant and can survive temps below 32°F, but for optimal health and steady growth, it’s a good idea to cover them with frost blankets when those temps drop.

🍁If your first frost is after Thanksgiving (like mine in Zone 9b), you can still grow for the holiday!
📆 Thanksgiving is November 27 this year, so:
🔸 Start seeds: August 22
🔸 Transplant outside: September 19

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