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5 things to do in your garden in September


September is a weird month for me, personally. It's still very much summer (we just had a 90°F day 🥵) but the kids are back in school and fall is all around us. I just saw my first pumpkin beer in the store last week! (Not to mention all the pumpkin lattes and Halloween displays out in full force.)

But while it seems like things should be winding down, there's still plenty to harvest and enjoy in the garden. We have a few more weeks before the official start of fall, so before we get into fall cleanup mode, let's savor the last of our summer gardens!

​Here are 5 things every gardener needs to do in late summer (and 1 easy thing to prepare for the season ahead).​

(By the way, I want to point your attention to the link below on cold-hardy vegetables. 👇 While these crops are what you want in your winter garden, the time to plant them is now if you want to harvest in winter!)

13 Vegetables For Your Winter Garden That Are More Cold-Hardy Than Kale

Here's What to Plant in Fall for Beautiful Spring Color

When and How to Divide Perennials for a Healthier Garden

Tomatoes Not Turning Red? 4 Reasons Why and What To Do

How to Use Persephone Days to Grow a Thriving Winter Garden

How to Find Your First and Last Frost Dates Accurately

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P.S. It's still summer, so let's enjoy it. Here are 5 things every gardener should do in late summer.​

P.P.S. Learn how to store all the vegetables you grow (or buy) with my Fruit & Vegetable Storage Guide. Download the PDF, print out the charts, and save money in wasted food!

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