It may be hot outside, but this is the best time to get out into the garden and prepare for the fall vegetable garden. Like anything, planning leads to better preparation and success.

First, let’s address who will be enjoying these vegetables. Will you be gardening with children? Do you need to plant enough for one person or to share with family and friends? The answers will determine what you plant and how much. If you are gardening with children, you may need to lower beds or use flower pots for very young children.

The fall vegetable garden offers the widest variety of crops and the least amount of insect pressure, so success is just a few steps away. Here are things to do now:

Where will you put the garden? Vegetables need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. Leafy greens and many herb

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