One of the biggest mistakes I see in fall gardening is planning and getting started too late. It's a good idea to start thinking about the fall as early as July! I know you may be worn out from gardening in the middle of summer, but a fall garden is absolutely worth it.   But before you get started planting, there are steps you will want to take in the planning process to get your fall garden started out right.     SHOW NOTES:     Earlier podcast episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast   Top Crops for Your Fall Garden: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/08/01/top-5-crops-for-a-fall-garden-beginners-garden-podcast/   5 Superfoods for Fall: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/11/14/5-superfoods-to-plant-in-your-garden/   Fall Gardening with Stacey Murphy: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2019/08/06/fall-gardening-when-and-how-to-plant-vegetables-for-autumn-and-winter-harvest/   Calculate Your Persephone Period Here: https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/grad/solcalc/ or here: https://www.timeanddate.com/sun/   Garlic: https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2018/08/28/reasons-grow-garlic/ https://journeywithjill.net/gardening/2017/10/09/how-to-plant-garlic-3-most-frequently-asked-questions-beginners-garden-podcast/     (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)   Chasing Vines by Beth Moore: https://amzn.to/31snVQ0   For gardening supplies: https://journeywithjill.net/amazon   Special thanks to our sponsor, Good Ideas, Inc. Home of the best-selling rain barrel, Good Ideas also offers self-watering raised beds, compost tumblers, and more pre-built options for the busy gardener. Get 10% off your purchase by entering the code JILL10 at checkout.   https://goodideasinc.com/ PROMO CODE: JILL10 for 10% off   Connect with Jill:   Get Jill’s “In the Garden” Weekly Emails + Free Printable Resources Here: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup   Join the Beginner’s Garden Shortcut Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/beginnersgarden/   Connect with Jill on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/