Got a text last week from a wonderful lady, who inspired this post.
Because of the heavy bug pressure she had in her garden this summer, she didn’t think she wouldn’t garden this fall and winter. 🍂
I see this allot, people are going into the fall, having had some difficulty gardening, whether it be bug pressure, drought, or life circumstances, get garden burn-out and stop, right when it becomes the easiest time of year to garden.
As the last two seasons of the year approach, some people mentally check out on their garden. I find this so unfortunate because you can continue the joy all year. 📅😀
Here are 3 reasons for you to get that fall and winter garden going:
Lack of bugs – As cooler weather approaches, there are not only less bugs eating your food, but less bugs wanting to eat you. 😀
Once the weather cools down, you don’t have to worry about bug pressure until it gets warm again next spring. A major relief.
This also allows you to take some time and assess how your garden did over the summer. What pests showed up that helped or harmed your garden.
If you want to get a jump on critters next year – start with this Free Checklist.
Pleasant Weather – The cooler weather is also much more pleasant to be out in your garden than the brutal heat of summer.
Your garden can be a welcome haven of outdoor time when it is enjoyable to be outside.
Taking an afternoon day-trip to your garden is less expensive and time consuming and still allow you to get away from work and other concerns.
It is also a wonderful time to have a garden party. 🥳
You get food all year! Most everyone loves their homegrown summer tomatoes. Think about how much better your homegrown tomatoes are than the ones you buy in the supermarket.
Translate that into your salads, green smoothies, and winter root veggie soups.
Yes, homegrown produce of any variety is going to be fresher, more satisfying and better tasting then store bought. Plus, since is it so fresh, it will have a more nutrition to keep you going.
How to Garden in Fall & Winter
Think of how you prepare for your summer garden. You might buy seeds and get them started indoors, you might check your soil health, or plan what plants you want to buy.
You get to so all that again for fall – how exciting! 😍
To get you going, I have created a Fall & Winter Garden Checklist.
It is a free way to clarify the steps for fall and winter gardening so you manifest yummy produce all year.
I hope all of you out there who are thinking of bailing on your garden this fall, reconsider. – Debby, Your Pro Organic Garden Coach