Fall planting isn't over. Try greens, garlic or both

NPR | By Gabriel J. Sánchez,

Debbie Elliott, Linah Mohammad

Published September 27, 2026 at 5:14 PM EDT

A University of Maryland farm manager explains why Swiss chard and garlic are good choices for a home garden this fall.

Gabriel J. Sánchez

Gabriel J. Sánchez is a producer for NPR's All Things Considered.

Debbie Elliott

NPR National Correspondent Debbie Elliott can be heard telling stories from her native South.

Linah Mohammad

Linah Mohammad is a producer on All Things Considered.

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