22 Aug 🌿 August in the Garden – What to Plant Now at Warfield Park 🌿
August might seem like the height of summer, but for the keen gardeners of Warfield Park, it’s also a busy time for sowing, planting and planning for both autumn colour and next spring’s showstoppers. Here’s our guide to getting the most from your plot this month…
🥗 Veggies to Sow Now for an Autumn Harvest
Keep those beds productive with fast-growing, cool-loving crops:
• Leafy greens – spinach, kale, rocket, lettuce mixes and Swiss chard love the cooler evenings.
• Roots – carrots, beetroot, radishes and turnips can all be sown now for crunchy autumn pickings.
• Brassicas (start indoors now) – broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts for hearty winter meals.
• Quick herbs – sow cilantro, dill and parsley for a fresh burst of flavour before winter arrives.
🌡 In warmer spots, you can still squeeze in:
• Bush green beans
• Cucumbers
• Summer squash
• Fragrant basil
🌿🌼 Flowers to Plant in August
For gorgeous autumn colour:
• Chrysanthemums
• Marigolds
• Pansies
• Calendula
And for spectacular spring displays next year (plant now!):
• Hollyhocks
• Delphiniums
• Foxgloves
• Dianthus
🍓 Perennials & Prep for Next Year
• Plant strawberry runners now for a bumper spring crop 🍓
• Divide and replant daylilies, irises and hostas to keep them thriving
• Sow cover crops like crimson clover, rye and vetch to enrich your soil over winter
🌦 Top Tips for August Planting
• Keep seedlings shaded and well watered — late summer sun can be fierce!
• Choose beds with afternoon shade or use a shade cloth in heatwaves
• Opt for fast-maturing veg varieties to beat the first frosts
• Know your local frost date — and count backwards to make sure your crops have time to grow
Whether you’ve got a balcony container or a full garden plot, there’s still plenty to do this month. Happy planting, Warfield Park green thumbs — here’s to an autumn bursting with colour and a delicious harvest to boot! 🌻🥕🪴
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