Here at Point Phillip we plant from April to October.  However there are some advantages to Fall planting.  Planting in the Fall is a very enjoyable experience.

COOLR AIR TEMPERATURES do not stress the plants (or the gardener) as much.

WARMER GROUND TEMPERATURE remains well into the fall and help promote root growth until the temperatures drop below 40 degrees.

ROOT DEVELOPMENT receives more energy as plant growth has diminished.

LESS WATERING is required since more moisture is generally available.

LESS EXPENSIVE since many nurseries have sales.

PLANTS PURCHASED IN FALL are usually larger and more mature.

EVALUATE THE SUCCESS of your gardens and make changes and adjustments if needed.  This is the best time of the year to look for gaps in your garden and to fill them.

WEEDS are less prevalent in the Fall so newly placed plants do not have weed competition.

JUMP START THE GARDEN - you gain an entire season of growth!