Who's excited for fall gardening? Vegetable growers, of course. Late August is the best time of year to begin growing fall vegetables fit for side dishes and salads including:

• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Spinach, Kale, Lettuce
• Radishes
• Beans
• Arugula

These crops can grow within 20-40 days. Just be sure to provide these plants with plenty of water, sunlight and protection against deer and other wildlife.