486 - Making Space for Fall Crops (when summer crops are still growing)

Trying to plant a fall garden when your beds are still full of summer crops?

You don't have to clear everything at once. A simple bed-by-bed assessment can help you decide what stays, what goes, and where your fall crops can fit.

In this episode, I walk you through how I transition my garden from summer to fall, including how I decide when to remove productive plants, prepare tired soil, add compost, manage mulch and irrigation, and use space underneath taller crops. You'll also learn how I approach direct sowing versus transplants and plan ahead for garlic, onions, and winter beds.

Harvest to Kitchen

Learn step-by-step how I preserve my garden harvest through canning, freezing, and dehydrating. Use code PRESERVIT by August 31 for $50 off.

https://journeywithjill.net/harvest-to-kitchen

Key Takeaways Decide which summer crops can come out now.

Identify crops you're ready to stop growing.

Refresh cleared beds with about two inches of compost.

Adjust bed prep for seeds versus transplants.

Use taller summer crops for temporary fall shade.

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