Growing a Cool-Season Garden

Did you know that autumn and late winter are some of the best times to garden in North Carolina? Cool-weather crops thrive in milder temperatures, bringing fewer pests, less heat stress, and fresh produce well into the cooler months.

Join us for a free, hands-on workshop on Friday, September 18th from 9am-11am to learn how to plant, grow, and harvest a thriving cool-season garden.

What You’ll Learn:

• What to Plant: Top cool-season crops (spinach, kale, broccoli, radishes, carrots, and garlic)
• When to Plant: Mastering local frost dates and planting schedules
• How to Protect: Simple row covers and cold-frame techniques to extend your harvest
• Seed Library Access: How to check out free seed packets at your local library branch

NC Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to Kellee Payne at [email protected] or 336-849-7908. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.