The Beginner's Garden Podcast - August Garden Tasks + What to Plant

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 day to grab my Fall Garden Mini-Course for $10 off with code FALL25 → https://journeywithjill.net/fall-course 🥕 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. 🌿 Mid-Roll Sponsor: Organic REV Need a soil recharge? I turn to Organic REV to keep my raised beds thriving through late summer stress. It’s especially helpful for reviving tired plants and giving fall transplants a strong start. Use code JILL10 at https://OrganicREV.com to save. 🥒 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. Want to see more? My Products: 2025 Complete Garden Planner https://journeywithjill.net/shop/ Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book: https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page: https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/ https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: Sign up for Friday Emails: https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videos The Beginner's Garden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes: https://journeywithjill.net/podcast (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)