The daytime highs are finally starting to stay below 90 degrees and the nights are getting cooler. That means it is time to start planting fall veggies! Fall and winter can be the most productive seasons in a North Texas garden. Diseases and pests are less of an issue than in summer and fungal issues are not as problematic.
Let's take a look at some of the veggies that are being planted in our local gardens right now!
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| Many nurseries sell larger plants than can help your garden get a head start on winter! |
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| Herbs, broccoli and kale make fantastic additions to any fall garden! |
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| Mulching lettuces with straw can help keep the soil moist, keep your leaves clean, and protect the plants from the elements! |
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| Volunteers at TAFB's The Learning Garden in Fort Worth plant Swiss Chard and Kale in their Hugelkultur beds! |
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| Katey Rudd (TAFB) is getting ready to plant dill and other herbs to attract good bugs and keep away the bad ones! |
Many fall vegetables prefer to be planted from seed. If your beds aren't quite ready to make a great home for seeds, you can make seed tapes! At The Learning Garden, volunteers use a cornstarch/water glue and paper towels to create their seed tapes. These tapes help protect smaller seeds from washing away, create an easy system that ensures proper spacing and can be a great activity for days when it is too hot to plant or too rainy to be outside. Follow these instructions to make your own seed tapes today: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Seed-Tapes/
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| Elaine and Becca make carrot seed tapes using a square-foot gardening template, paper towels, and a cornstarch/water glue. |
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| Seed tapes are easy to make and can be stored in the fridge until it is time to plant! |
Stay tuned for more updates on our local North Texas vegetable gardens! For more information or to be a part of our Community Gardens and Urban Agriculture working group, please visit http://www.tarrantcountyfoodpolicycouncil.org/
Happy Gardening!
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