September does not mean the vegetable garden has packed its bags for the year. In many areas, gardeners can still plant a surprisingly good lineup of cool-season vegetables and harvest them before winter arrives.
This involves choosing crops that handle cooler temperatures and matching planting dates to the local first frost date. Some vegetables grow quickly from seed, while others need a little more time, so picking the right crop can make the difference between a basket of fresh produce and a packet of seeds sitting hopefully in the dirt.
