176 - Fall Organic Vegetable Gardening Wisdom - Mike Cunningham

Mike and Judy Cunningham are harvesting the last summer crops at Country Gardens Farm.Fall gardening is just beginning. Mike takes a break to talk about his favorite time of the year in the garden.Some of the things you will discover in this episode are the best practices Mike implements for soils, plant selections, and timing. All important for a successful fall harvest.Mike and Judy Cunningham have been teaching people how to grow, cook, and preserve good organic food for over 10 years.Country Gardens Farm is a third-generation family farm growing a wide assortment of organic year-round vegetables they sale to the community from their 3 acres.Mike with lots of input from Judy authored his successful "Seven Steps to an Organic Vegetable Garden"You will remember Mike's openness in sharing his successful methods for growing good food in our inaugural episode 001 of "The Garden Question" Podcast.This episode 073 “Fall Organic Vegetable Gardening” an edited and remix version of episode 017 with Mike Cunningham. Fall Vegetable Gardening Wisdom with Mike CunninghamExploring the Essentials of Fall Organic Vegetable Gardening with Mike CunninghamThe Garden Question podcast, hosted by Craig McManus, features successful organic farmer Mike Cunningham, who shares expert insights into fall gardening.Mike and his wife Judy, who run the organic Country Gardens Farm, discuss best practices for soils, plant selections, and timing for a successful fall harvest.Additionally, Mike shares tips on protecting plants from cold weather, differences between summer and fall crops, and methods for extending the growing season. This episode, an encore and remix, is packed with valuable information for both novice and experienced gardeners.Time Line00:00 Welcome to The Garden Question Podcast00:41 Meet Mike and Judy Cunningham01:53 Why Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden?03:08 Protecting Plants from Cold Weather04:21 Differences Between Fall and Summer Crops04:55 Planting Onions and Garlic for Spring Harvest07:17 Understanding Days to Maturity (DTM)08:40 Best Practices for Planting Fall Crops14:00 Growing Carrots in the Fall16:02 Container Gardening Tips17:18 Growing Leafy Greens in Containers19:41 Other Fall Crops to Consider23:06 Dealing with Pests in the Fall Garden26:22 Organic Remedies for Caterpillars27:22 Dealing with Aphids and Four-Legged Pests29:28 Importance of Soil Health30:57 Fertilizing Your Fall Garden34:19 Planting and Caring for Transplants37:56 Winter Cover Crops and Soil Maintenance40:19 Handling Plant Debris42:11 Farm Events and Activities44:57 Learning from the Garden47:46 About Country Gardens Farm49:40 Conclusion and Podcast Information