<p>Today we’re talking about one of my least favorite but probably most important fall garden rituals: the great garden clean-up. This is the part of the year where we get to close one chapter of the garden season and start quietly writing the next chapter.</p><p>Now that most of the chaos of the garden is done, it's time to be putting things in order, protecting the soil, and setting yourself up for success next spring.</p><p>So, today on Just Grow Something we’re talking about:</p><p>• What to remove and what to leave in your garden beds</p><p>• How to handle diseased or pest-infested plant material</p><p>• Best practices for soil testing, amending, and protecting your beds over winter</p><p>• And a few tips for the gardeners who have really just had it for now and don’t want to completely clear everything out in this moment. Because I feel you.</p><p>Let’s dig in!</p><p>Resources:</p><p>How to Amend the Soil in Fall for a Better Garden in Spring - Ep. 222: <a href="https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/how-to-amend-the-soil-in-fall-for-a-better-garden-in-spring-ep-222" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/how-to-amend-the-soil-in-fall-for-a-better-garden-in-spring-ep-222</a></p><p>Getting Started with Cover Crops - Ep. 166: <a href="https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/getting-started-with-cover-crops-ep-166" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com/episode/getting-started-with-cover-crops-ep-166</a></p><p><br></p><p>Just Grow Something Merch and Downloads: https://justgrowsomething.com/shop</p><p>Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/ </p><p>Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething</p><p>Bonus content for supporters of the Podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething</p><p>Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething</p>
