Without doubt, you’ve heard that the Covid19 pandemic has motivated many newbies to get digging as they create vegetable gardens to nourish the body, mind, and spirit. Some call these “victory gardens” because they conjure up the gardening momentum that occurred during World War ll. However, since the coronavirus won’t be conquered anytime soon, it might be appropriate to refer to these efforts as “gardening for resilience.” I’ve enjoyed growing a vegetable garden every year of my adult life, but sheltering in place this spring gave me more time to appreciate the benefits of nurturing productive green babies. In addition, social distancing increased my motivation to extend the joy of working in my garden beyond the summer months. I’m committed to keeping a great thing going and will continue my daily adventures with vegetable friends through this fall and winter. To boost your own morale and expand the harvest bounty this year, perhaps you will also want to try fall gardening. This article offers basic information, practical tips, and online resources to help you get started. CONTINUE
SOURCE: https://piedmontmastergardeners.org/article/gardening-for-resilience-the-bounty-of-fall-vegetables/