Aug 5, 2025
Depending on where you live, August can be a month of harvest abundance or extreme garden fatigue—or both. In today’s episode, I’m meeting you where you are. Whether you’re coasting through harvests or struggling with heat, pests, and burnout, this is a chance to regroup, reset, and prep for fall without overwhelming yourself.
Here’s what we cover:
🌱 Reset & Reassess
August is the perfect time to take stock. Are your summer crops
still producing, or is it time to pull them out? Clear space now to
get ready for fall. (More on this in episode 199!)
🛒 Fall Garden Prep
Don’t wait to grab your seeds and supplies! And if you’re unsure
about timing, today is the last
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🥕 Harvest & Preserve
Keep up with harvesting what’s still producing. Eat it fresh, give
it away, or get ready for next week’s episode on preserving your
bounty.
🌼 Tend What You Can
Early morning or evening is best for weeding, pruning, or removing
diseased plants. Remember—less effort now means fewer problems
later.
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🥒 Planting in August
Still time for fast-maturing summer crops: bush beans, squash,
cucumbers
Start thinking fall:
– Direct sow
carrots, beets, leafy greens (late August)
– Transplant
broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce
– Plant herbs like basil, dill, parsley
– Bonus: It’s a great time to plant strawberries (episode 386)
💛 Permission to Pause
If you need a break—take it. August is tough, but a reset now can
give you the energy you’ll need for the (less intense but still
busy) fall season ahead.
🎧 Listen now and give yourself grace as you head into a new season.
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