August is here and though the heat may be blazing, Autumn is just around the corner. But that doesn't mean your gardening activities must come to a halt. Here are some tips to keep you busy over the next few months:
Grow a Fall Garden. In many places across the country, mid-August through mid-September is the time to plant your Fall Garden. Crops to consider for the Fall include lettuce, cabbage, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach, kale, and radishes.
Plant Garlic Bulbs. September is the time to plant garlic bulbs for next year. Consider planting a couple of interesting varieties from the Seed Savers Exchange.
Harvest Apples. Many areas have u-pick apple orchards. A visit to one would make for a fun and useful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. You can also visit your local farmers' market or attend one of the many small town apple festivals that are typically held in September or early October.
Pick Nuts. September through November is the time to harvest pecans and black walnuts.
Plant Trees and Shrubs. Fall is the perfect time to plant most trees and shrubs, which means it is a great time to start your forest garden.
Start Composting and Improving Your Soil. See my earlier post on Improving Soil with videos and links to great resources on the topic.
Start Making Your Lasagna Garden. Now is a great time to mark off your lasagna-garden beds for next year, lay down the newspaper and use the falling leaves and yard waste in the layers.
Grow Indoor Herbs. Many herbs, such as chives, oregano, basil and rosemary, can be grown in pots indoors during the fall and winter.
Transplant Perennials. Fall is the best time to divide and transplant most perennials.
Order Seed Catalogs. Don't forget to request seed catalogs for next year from your favorite companies. You can spend the winter months thumbing through the catalogs and dreaming big dreams.
Grow a Fall Garden. In many places across the country, mid-August through mid-September is the time to plant your Fall Garden. Crops to consider for the Fall include lettuce, cabbage, kohlrabi, turnip greens, mustard greens, spinach, kale, and radishes.
Plant Garlic Bulbs. September is the time to plant garlic bulbs for next year. Consider planting a couple of interesting varieties from the Seed Savers Exchange.
Harvest Apples. Many areas have u-pick apple orchards. A visit to one would make for a fun and useful way to spend a Saturday afternoon. You can also visit your local farmers' market or attend one of the many small town apple festivals that are typically held in September or early October.
Pick Nuts. September through November is the time to harvest pecans and black walnuts.
Plant Trees and Shrubs. Fall is the perfect time to plant most trees and shrubs, which means it is a great time to start your forest garden.
Start Composting and Improving Your Soil. See my earlier post on Improving Soil with videos and links to great resources on the topic.
Start Making Your Lasagna Garden. Now is a great time to mark off your lasagna-garden beds for next year, lay down the newspaper and use the falling leaves and yard waste in the layers.
Grow Indoor Herbs. Many herbs, such as chives, oregano, basil and rosemary, can be grown in pots indoors during the fall and winter.
Transplant Perennials. Fall is the best time to divide and transplant most perennials.
Order Seed Catalogs. Don't forget to request seed catalogs for next year from your favorite companies. You can spend the winter months thumbing through the catalogs and dreaming big dreams.
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