There are only a few things left to plant in my garden for the fall. The last of my broccoli transplants went in Friday, the kale seedlings went in yesterday. I moved up the last planting of green beans to this week in an attempt to beat the first frost which will come the first of November. And I also replanted the squash.
  What's left you ask? This week I'll plant the second crop of snow peas, I'll also plant turnips and radish. I'll probably plant several planting of radish over the next few weeks as they are quick maturing. I've still got onion sets as well as pearl onions left from the spring, I'll plant those for green onions. This afternoon after it stops raining I'll transplant lettuce seedlings in the hydroponic system and start a few lettuce seeds too. If you want lettuce, spinach, and arugula, those can all be planted over the next few weeks. The freezing temperatures in November will slow these crops from growing but you'll be able to harvest greens well into the winter and you'll actually have early greens next spring.
  Otherwise I'm done planting for the 2015 vegetable growing season.
  I've ordered cover crop seeds for the fall planting and I'll have crimson clover seeds at the garden for everyone to put down for the winter if you don't grow veggies. I'll put out more info as soon as the clover seed is here.

  Let's waste no more time...let's get planting for the fall. Although I haven't personally been to the garden centers to check availability, I have been told there are some transplants available. This includes broccoli, cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, and cauliflower. Go get them and get them planted. it's not too late to start your own transplants but you'll have to get them in the ground real soon, you can transplant as soon as you get to the second leaf stage (about 2 weeks). 
  Today I planted the last crop of summer squash, it won't be as productive as earlier in the summer but we will make a nice crop with fewer pest problems. The biggest problem will be powdery mildew but I'll use a fungicide spray to combat the mildew.
  I also planted the last crop of beans that I know will make a crop without fear of frost. Although I'll plant another crop of beans in 10 days,  that crop may or may not make a beans depending on Mother Nature. (Hopefully she'll be nice to me!)
  I set out a bed of broccoli today. The last broccoli transplants will go into the garden in about 10 days.
  Peas are on my to do list tomorrow, as are onion sets for green onions. I'll plant peas twice to lengthen the harvest window. And let's not forget the greens, yesterday I transplanted lettuce into the hydroponics but you may plant lettuce anytime. I'll also plant arugula tomorrow and if you want spinach plant it now. Collards and kale can be planted any time also.
  We survived the summer, August is almost gone so it's once again a pleasure to get out into the garden. Go play in the dirt!!

  I can't say more than the fact we survived the dog days, but it has been a struggle. Here on the farm I've struggled more than I can remember, it's been a harder to grow a garden with all the rain starting in April and then the heat and humidity of the past month. But as gardeners we put the past behind us where it belongs and look towards a great fall growing season.
  Next week I'll really start planting for the fall. We've still have time to plant beans, the beans we plant next week will probably be the last one's to produce but I will plant another crop the first week of September. Next week I'll also plant another crop of summer squash. We've generally broken the life cycle of the squash bugs and borers so in 45 days we'll have a nice small crop of squash. If you like peas, we'll plant those next week and a follow on crop of peas 2 weeks later. How about carrots, if you want fresh carrots all winter let's plant those as soon as possible. Keep carrot seeds moist through their 2 week germination period.
  If you want fresh broccoli (and who doesn't) lets plant some of those. Check the local garden centers for transplants. Same with cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. For an extended crop of broccoli, plant some now and a few more in two weeks. It's harder to find kale transplants but if you can't find transplants for this superfood get seeds and start them indoors. In 2 weeks you'll have transplants to put into the garden.
  The last month has been miserable but fall gardening is a joy. Start now to make that push for a wonderful fall garden season.