Preparing the Garden for Fall

During the heat of summer, you may prefer to spend time indoors rather than working out in the yard. This is actually the perfect time to plan for your fall garden. You can even do some of the outdoor prep work if you focus your efforts during the cooler morning and evening hours.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Florida Gardening Calendar

UF/IFAS Publications

• Gardening in the Heat (PDF)
• Prepare Fall/Winter Vegetable Garden Now (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Cool Season Vegetables
• Fall Vegetable Gardening
• Improving Your Soil
• Renovating Your Vegetable and Flower Gardens
• Soil Solarization
• Starting Vegetable Gardens From Seed
• Sun and Heat Protection

Other Sites

• In Florida and Other Warm Climes, Plan Your Fall Vegetable Garden Now--TampaBay.com
• Summertime in Florida, Time to Plan for Fall Crops--Examiner.com