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November 11, 2025

FALL

Time For Much Needed Rest

Hi Reader!

When I started gardening in 2020 I was fully gripped by the 2021 gardening season. I used to tell myself that I needed a whole acre, a small barn, chickens ... all of the homestead necessities, but I still only had a small subdivision backyard.

Now, in 2025, FALL has arrived, and let me tell you, I'M HERE FOR IT!!!. HaHa! Listen, by Fall I am ready to be DONE with the watering, weeding, succession planning, bug chasing, heat exhaustion, and everything.

But that doesn't mean I don't do anything at all. Let's take a look at my FALL garden and why I still grow the few things.

In this edition:

• My purpose for growing a Fall garden
• A Photo Tour
• A Question Answered

Once you learn to grow real food in your very own garden during the summer months, it's hard to stop cold turkey; at least for me it is.

I like opening my back door and seeing Fall greenery, that I can pick and eat. When everything else is dormant, dull, and gray, green leafy vegetables show off all winter. You might not like Collards, Swiss Chard, Spinach, Pak Choy, etc. But I looooove green leafy veggies!

I planted seeds while the weather was still warm enough during the day so the seeds germinated but not so hot that they new seedlings would struggle or grow too fast and bolt (flower). Timing is everything.

The only problem with growing greens and cabbage is ... white flies! Believe me, they will lay eggs on your cabbage and green leaves that hatch into these little eating machines. Its crazy how they can devour a whole plant in a day!

So, I cover my leafy plants, which prevents holes in the leaves from these worms, plus, the leaves stay very clean. My setup isn't as esthetically beautiful as I'd like, I mean, it kinda looks like Sanford and Son, but it works!

This is simply tulle fabric, plumbing PEX pipe, garden stakes, and clips. Easy! You really can grow lots of greens in grow bags! You just have to be smarter than a 'white fly'.

I tried a new kind of leafy vegetable this year called Tatsoi, also called Tat Choy. Hmmm.... had no idea, never even heard of it before but after a bit research I added it to my garden. Here is more information about it if you are interested. It's pretty healthy if you are into being healthy!

Tatsoi: The Immune-Boosting, Heart-Healthy Benefits of ‘Vitamin Green’

Every year I plant garlic cloves and this is the time of the year to do it. So I got it in the ground. I didn't plant as much as I usually do but it'll be enough. It will stay here until next May or June.

If you are planning to plant garlic in Zone 7b or higher, then do it before Mid November.

I found the beautiful Chrysanthemum on the discount rack at Lowe's and planted it in my new raised bed. When it blossomed I was elated! It's so pretty!

In May, I planted a few pieces of ginger in a bag and sat it in partial sun. I watered it indirectly as needed, and it grew.

It didn't produce as much as last year, probably because I shaded it too much. But, that's ok. You know I'll plant more next year.

If you are in a warm climate here is information on growing ginger.

How to Grow Ginger at Home: Planting, Caring For & Harvesting Fresh Ginger Root

Martha says you can also grow it inside. I assume you have to keep your house very warm or set up grow lights and a heat source. My house is much too cold during the winter to even attempt this. But for you who can here is a link to show how: Growing Ginger Indoors

This is the second time of the year to grow radishes in my Zone. I grew some in the Spring that were beautiful. The summer harvest was a bust. The radishes were not big and round, they were long and skinny. Why? Because it was too hot!

I planted seeds a month ago and now I have these beautiful babies. They are now ready for harvest but I didn't do it today as planned because it's cold and rainy outside.

I had a question for a reader about whether I would continue the newsletter during the Fall / Winter.

YEEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!

I love sharing what's happening in my garden-life with my subscribers. I'm so grateful that you are even interested in reading my content. THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING ... AND FOR ACTUALLY READING IT! There is no pressure to subscribe and read. Some of you read each edition, and others do not but whatever participation I receive I am grateful for.

During the 'off' season, I will continue to share ideas, thoughts, garden photos, and any tips that I think you'd enjoy. Rather than weekly, or bi-monthly, maybe once per month; depends on what information I find.

There is actually quite a bit to do during the 'off' season ... for example:

1. Seed research and purchase for your Zone.
2. Garden layout planning: planting in the sunniest parts of your yard, or not.
3. YouTube University; you can never study too much.
4. Purchase gardening supplies. Mid-winter offers great sales on gardening tools, supplies, etc.

Also, during the Fall/Winter months, I spend much more time on my drawing board. I'm an artist for those of you who don't know . Check our my artist website at - www.jaelle-art.com. I'm also on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaelleart/

Gardening Thoughts

That's all I have for this edition. Feel free to write me at jangardener@gardenease.org if you have any questions or comments.

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I'll see you in the next edition!

Jan🤗

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