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5 Things I'm Doing in the Garden This October 🍂

Published 2 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Garden Friend!

October is one of my favorite months to be out in the garden! After months of summer heat, the cooler temperatures are such a welcome change. And the best part? There's still plenty of growing to do!

Whether you're starting a new garden or keeping an established one going, here are five things I'm focusing on this month.

1. Planting Cool-Season Favorites

I'm filling garden beds with lettuce, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and other cool-season vegetables. October is a great time to get these crops growing here in Central Texas. I'm also direct sowing carrots, radishes, and other root vegetables.

If you're still figuring out what to plant, check out my guide to planning your fall vegetable garden to help you get started.

2. Keeping an Eye Out for Pests

Just because summer is over doesn't mean the pests are gone! Cabbage worms and aphids love our fall gardens, so I'm checking the undersides of leaves regularly. Catching them early makes a big difference.

If you're spotting unwanted visitors, I've got some helpful tips for getting rid of aphids naturally and keeping cabbage worms from eating your plants.

3. Adjusting the Watering Schedule

As temperatures cool down, plants generally don't need as much water as they did during our scorching summer days. I'm checking soil moisture and adjusting irrigation schedules so garden beds stay consistently moist without being overwatered.

Not sure if your watering setup is working for you? Here are 5 different ways to water your vegetable garden.

4. Giving the Soil a Little Love

Before planting new crops, I'm refreshing garden beds with compost and adding organic fertilizer based on what the plants need. Healthy soil makes such a difference, especially when you're growing vegetables season after season in the same raised beds.

If your soil could use a boost, read more about adding compost to your vegetable garden and when to fertilize for healthy plant growth.

5. Making Room for Fall Flowers

Vegetables aren't the only thing I'm planting! I love adding flowers like calendula and nasturtiums to fall gardens. They bring beautiful color, attract pollinators, and make the garden feel a little more cheerful.

Looking to add some color to your garden? Here are 15 of my favorite fall flowers to grow.

What's growing in your garden this October?

I'd love to hear what you're planting or harvesting right now. Just hit reply and let me know!

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