I’m kind of sad to see summer going by so fast. It is bittersweet–most of the summer crops will be ready to be harvested this month and next, and it’s time to start thinking about a fall garden.
Seeds I’m Starting Indoors this Month
No seeds indoors this month, I’ll just be transplanting what I started last month outdoors.
See the full list of seeds I’ll be planting this year
What I Plan to Transplant Outside this Month
- Turnips {for Thanksgiving dinner}
- Lettuce {for a fall harvest}
- Peas {for a fall harvest}
- Kale
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
Plants and/or Bulbs I Plan to Purchase this Month
Time to order your garlic bulbs if you plan on planting them this fall for a summer harvest.
What I plan to Harvest This Month
- Basil
- Beets
- Cabbage
- Chives
- Cucumbers
- Green Beans
- Kale
- Mint
- Oregano
- Sage
- Thyme
- Potatoes
- Rhubarb
- Sprouts
- Strawberries
- Swiss chard
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini
- Pears
Houseplants and Indoor Bulbs
Continue watering/feeding houseplants regularly. If the weather is really dry in your area, most houseplants will benefit from a light misting to increase humidity.
Trees and Shrubs
In the heat of August, make sure you trees and shrubs are continuing to get a nice deep water, rather than frequent shallow waterings. Prune only dead branches off shrubs and trees now, and don’t prune spring blooming shrubs and trees at all this month.
Weed and Pest Control
Weeding is really important again this month, as your plants set their fruits, you do not want them to compete for nutrients with nasty old weeds.
Lawn Care
Keep the blade on the mower high again this month. Grass that is under stress from drought may start to brown, but should perk right back up as the weather cools.
These garden chores are based on my Zone 8a Seattle/Tacoma WA location. Find your garden zone HERE.
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