11 Good Reasons to Plant a Fall Garden

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Fall gardening is easier on you

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Cooler temperatures and less intense sun make fall gardening much kinder in the body

Fewer water and moisture issues

Cooler temperatures, less intense heat from the sun, and shorter sunlight hours mean less drying and evaporation

Fewer bugs

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Insects can be an issue in the fall, too, but by the end of summer and into the fall, insect pressure is much, much less.

Less disease

As with insects, disease can still happen but a lot of the factors that cause and spread garden diseases will be on the decline, too

Less weeding

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Weeds don't proliferate in the fall like they do in the summer

Plant goodies

Look to roots, cole crops, and greens to round out your fall garden.

Improved flavor and nutrition

There are several vegetables that perform better in cooler weather. Some even improve in flavor after a frost

What is best for preserving for the winter

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Fresh crops that can only be eaten in-season may only be worth a small amount of space.