Late Summer Garden Tasks

By late summer, the garden can start to feel a little wild. The weeds are growing fast, the harvest is piling up, watering needs are changing, and life outside the garden is getting busier, too.

So what actually needs your attention right now, and what can you let go?

In this episode of Everyday Homesteading, we’re talking through our top priorities for the late summer garden. We’ll cover why harvesting should come first, how to adjust your watering as the season changes, what to do with bare garden beds, when to plant fall crops or cover crops, and how to keep weeds from creating more work next year.

We also talk about something that’s just as important: learning to recognize when good enough really is good enough. You don’t need a perfectly tidy garden to have a successful season.

Plus, we’re sharing what’s happening around our homestead right now, from preserving green beans and sauerkraut to fall pasture management, meat chickens, and preparing for the colder months ahead.

LINKS MENTIONED:

* Traditional Skills Academy Curriculum: https://traditionalskillsacademy.com/
* Thanks to Azure Standard for sponsoring this podcast. If you're new to Azure Standard, be sure to check them out and use coupon code "HOMESTEADINGFAMILY15" for 15% off your first order of $100 or more (delivered to a drop location): https://homesteadingfamily.com/azurestandard
* Grab a pre-order copy of David Stelzer's new book, Seeds of Hope here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/seedsofhope
* Check out the accompanying blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/late-summer-garden-care/

Whether your garden is still producing heavily or you’re starting to transition toward fall, we hope this episode helps you focus on the things that matter most and finish the gardening season well.

What does your late summer garden look like right now? Let us know in the comments!

TIME STAMPS:

0:00 - Introduction
1:17 - Chit Chat
9:55 - Traditional Skills Academy
11:10 - Azure Standard
14:06 - Main Topic

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