About this episode
September can feel like a juggling act—summer crops still hanging on, fall crops needing attention, and the pressure to preserve your harvest before it goes to waste. In this episode, Jill shares a practical September checklist to help you stay focused and finish the season strong. 🌱 In this episode: What to plant now: spinach, lettuce, salad greens, and cover crops Tending tips: when to pull back shade cloth and how to adjust watering When and how to prune or pull summer crops like tomatoes and cucumbers Garlic prep: what to order, where to plant, and how to prepare the bed Fall garden must-haves: floating row covers, Organic REV, and preserving plans 🛒 Mentioned in this episode: Harvest to Kitchen Course – Final day to grab it for just $97! Learn to can, freeze, dehydrate, and store over 20 crops. 👉 http://journeywithjill.net/harvesttokitchen Organic REV – Use code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com for healthier fall transplants and soil Free Fall Salad Garden Calendar – Download your guide to planting salad greens all season long How to Make the Most of Your Tomato Harvest Podcast - Click here to find out ways to make your tomato harvest the best one yet before your first fall frost. 🎧 Tune in for your step-by-step guide to a productive September garden! My Products: 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!) https://shop.journeywithjill.net/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/ (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)