2. CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS FALL GARDENS ARE FUN! Susan Henson, Horticulturist 972-237-8102 shenson@gptx.org

3. 1. LOCATION 2. LIGHT – 8 to 10 hours of intense sun. Shade after 4pm is wonderful Shade in the morning is acceptable 3. Drainage – Area must have good drainage 4. Weeds – Remove all weeds 20% Vinegar with Orange Oil Solarization of soil Smother them

4. 5. SOIL PREP – Spade 1 st to a depth of 12” Till – As deeply as possible Do not work clay when wet! Incorporate 3” of organic matter 60 to 80lbs of manure per 100 sq. ft. - other organic matter or Expanded Shale

5. Testing soil for Clay content - Ribbon method

6. Compost Horse Manure

7. Mulched leaves on tarp Grass Clippings

8. Raised Beds Spacing Saving Bed area along fence

9. 6. WATER – Before planting After planting During the growth cycle as needed 7. HARVEST – Depends on proper variety selection Handling during growth cycle and after harvest

10. Broccoli – Really a Flower

11. Short Carrot Varieties – Best for clay soils

12. Icicle Radish

13. Cauliflower is also a bloom

14. Cauliflower tied up to prevent blanching or sun scald Cauliflower - Self blanching

15. Broccoli

16. Brussel Sprouts

17. Red and Green Leaf Lettuce

18. Spinach

19. Sweet Peas

20. Cherry Tomatoes

21. Remember that Fall Gardens take less Weeding Watering Working in the heat None or few insect and disease problems Most of all Have fun!!!