September 13, 2025|Chickens, Farm Life, Gardening, Homesteading, Livestock, Sustainability, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! September’s time to prep my garden for winter—naturally—before the frost hits. My huskies dig in the dirt, my ducks peck at weeds, and my horses graze nearby as I tidy up. These holistic cleanup tips from 15 years of sustainable gardening keep my land ready—let’s get your garden winter-proof, farm girl style!
Step 1: Clear Dead Plants
Pull spent crops—garden fork (https://amzn.to/48esYpt) lifts roots. My first winter had rot; 15 years taught me clean beds save soil.
Step 2: Mulch Heavily
Straw or leaves—straw bales can be sourced from your local farmer, and leaves can also be sourced from fall homeowners who fill the designated lane bags for waste and often they are happy to have you come take their leaf bag waste to protect your garden plants. My chickens scratch mulch; years showed me thick layers beat freeze.
Step 3: Plant Cover Crops
Rye or clover—cover crop seeds (https://amzn.to/42nDt6c) enrich. My minis nibbled my first crop; 15 years proved fencing helps.
Step 4: Store Tools
Clean, oil— then organized tools keeps ‘em safe, I started with the bucket insert (https://amzn.to/4pkrkZG). My husky pup chewed a handle; years taught me dry storage.
Step 5: Compost Scraps
Add to pile—compost bin(https://amzn.to/47NoPZL) turns waste to gold. My ducks love the heap, especially when adding new manure; 15 years made it sustainable.
Conclusion
Prepping my garden’s my September ritual—15 years of natural care keep it thriving. Get yours ready; your land’ll thank you! Pin this for your fall cleanup, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more green wisdom.
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