Wading through the August sludge of the I Don’t Wanna.
- Clear out dead plants. Earlier season spent blooms in particular need attention
- Hunt around the yard for any volunteer plants to either pot, relocate or compost.
- Fertilize any plants that may give you a late or second bloom. I fertilize my Bourdain squash, as it fruits late, as well fertilize beans to keep them going.
- Collect garlic bulbils from any missed garlic stalks. Think about where you might like to start another garlic patch.
- Check any new plantings of trees and shrubs. Are they getting enough water? Are they healthy? Is the placement correct? Any signs of needing fertilizer?
- Look for end of season sales on garden related products. Pots, fertilizer and soil products are often at deep discount right now.
- Prepare your dehydrator, freezer and jars for any preservation tasks.
- Double check to make sure any diseased plant trimmings are properly disposed of, and nowhere near your compost or mulch piles.
- How is the compost doing? Make sure it is not too wet or dry and that your ratios are correct.
- If you are a northern gardener, enjoy the waning summer. So fleeting!
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You’ll find me outside on the patio, ignoring the verdant mess, enjoying some water or wine.
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