With all this rain we have barely had time to mow the lawn much less think about doing anything else outside.
Now that school has started and things will slowly be getting back into rhythm those that enjoy gardening will be planning their fall crops.
If you have had the ability to look at your current garden remember that the high heat and humidity that we experience when the sun is out is stressing our vegetables and as it rises to higher temps and humidity it can kill them.
This does not mean abandon them. With a little added care of pruning and fertilization you can sometimes keep these plants producing until the frost gets them this fall.
Generally first frost occurs in this area the first week of November but that is not always a guarantee. With that in mind we have roughly 70 days until we will most likely see our first frost. That is plenty of time to get a crop of snap beans, spinach, turnips, cabbage, mustard, and others in the ground.
Always remember when growing a fall garden that once the temperatures start getting cooler and the humidity falls that the air is much drier but the plant will still require water and nutrients. The forecast can also help gardeners lengthen their gardens if you are able to cover them from a night time frost. Take the weekend to try to plan you garden to have fresh vegetables for tailgates, hunting trips, and holidays.
