Late summer can be a difficult time for pollinators. With a shortage of flowers blooming, nectar and pollen are harder to come by. Join beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss for some tips on helping pollinators in the late summer garden.
Late summer brings gardens full of fruits and vegetables. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few crops that you can harvest in August.
Melons are a labor of love, or at least patience, as we await their long development. With full, sweet rounds that ripen quickly in their final days, picking them at peak flavor takes gauging a few cues. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines what to look for to make sure we catch melons at the right time for the sweetest, juiciest slices.
Late summer is a time of balancing plant health while navigating fluctuating weather conditions. It’s also an opportunity to look toward fall and the bounty yet to come. For the best foundation for future growth, avoiding late-season gardening mistakes increases resiliency across seasonal conditions.
Wildfire smoke is, unfortunately, inevitable. It occurs annually in regions prone to wildfires. Even states far from the fires experience effects, as the smoke travels long distances with the wind. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant to learn how to prevent negative impacts; see what to do when smoke damages your garden.
Summer is hot! Many plants struggle without sufficient moisture when temperatures rise during the hot months. Water them at the right time and they’ll stay perky despite the heat. Join seasoned gardener Jerad Bryant to learn the worst time for watering plants in the summer garden.
Many plants wither or stop growing to conserve energy in the August heat. It's tough to keep the garden looking nice this time of year. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss has a list of plants that brave the heat and make it through August beautifully.
If you’re established garden phlox isn’t blooming as vigorously as it once did, or if you want to expand the collection, division is a simple way to rejuvenate the crop. Garden expert Katherine Rowe outlines how to divide summer phlox for the best return to glory and expansion of the show.
Is your garden already full of plants? Don’t despair! Instead, use containers! Potted tomato plants easily fit next to beds, walkways, and borders. Whether you have a full-on container garden or a single tomato plant in a pot, these seven tricks will help you cultivate happy, healthy, and beautiful tomatoes!
Annuals can be pricey, and buying them every year is a significant investment. By collecting seeds from your garden, you can skip those costs altogether. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss fills you in on which great annuals are easy to collect from.
While it’s a hard goodbye as our favorite summer crops fade, there’s much to explore for fall planting. As we enjoy the final yields and preserve the bounty of the warm season, we look forward to cool-season offerings of nutrition-packed vegetables and culinary adventures. Epic Gardening’s founder, Kevin Espiritu, shares how to plan now for fall’s fresh rewards, especially when it comes to when to plant.
It’s not too late to grow vegetables! August is an ideal month to prepare the garden for autumn. You don’t need to start seeds indoors. Simply plant them in the garden and let the plants mature for an easy fall harvest. Join seasoned grower Jerad Bryant in direct sowing these 13 vegetables this August.