Did you know you can still plant and harvest vegetables from your garden? Plants like lettuce, kale and cabbage do well in these cooler temperatures and can even survive a light frost.

We have some tips to help you get the most out of your edible garden.

1. Plant Seeds with a short germination time. Look for a germination time of less than 30 days to ensure a good crop before the first frost. Spinach, Mustard Greens, and all varieties of Lettuce are good options.

2. Start with a plant for longer germination crops. Crops like Swiss Chard, Kale and Cabbage do well in cooler temperatures and should be ready to harvest about 3-4 weeks after planting.

3. Plant herbs in containers for easy transport. Herbs can grow quickly and with proper care can last years. Using containers when planting this fall will make bringing them indoors this winter easier.

4. Plant seeds and transplants with the same care you take in the spring. When planting seeds, use a seed-starting mix. For containers, use a potting mix specially formulated for planters.

5. Monitor water, just like you do in the summer months. Once plants are established, you can reduce how often you water. As a general rule, when temperatures are cooler, plants don’t need to be watered as much.

6. Extend the life of your crops by covering them with a frost blanket, if temperatures are dipping below freezing. This can help with an early frost, and can help you get a few more weeks out of your harvest. An old sheet, blanket or newspapers will work for larger areas. Do not use plastic.

You can even use this trick if your summer crops are still producing vegetables. Root vegetables like beets, radishes, and carrots can be harvested into fall. Tougher crops like broccoli and brussels sprouts can last longer uncovered and can be harvested after the first frost.

With these tips you can enjoy your garden well into fall.

For more information of planting a garden for fall harvest, visit any English Gardens location and talk with an expert.