Things to do in AUGUST
COOL & TEMPERATE
VEGIES
As the days lengthen and soils begin to warm, there’s an urge that comes over most gardeners to plant! If all threat of frost has passed, plant away, but if there’s still the chance of a sneaky late frost, hold off planting out cold-sensitive summer crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, basil and pumpkin.
Late winter is a changeable time. It can be the coldest month, but one that’s peppered with bursts of warm, spring-like weather. Whatever the weather, it’s safe in all areas to plant perennial vegetable crops such
