Happy August!
The garden really is in full swing as July wraps up. Of course there are a few things that a limping along - I’m talking about you zucchini.
We’re getting a steady harvest of beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, berries, and more.
A few years ago I shifted to growing more cut flowers and it was one of the best decisions I made. Not only does it help with pollination, but it provides diversity (both for the garden and for my enjoyment). This summer the cut flowers are providing a steady stream of flowers for the house and it makes weeding that much more enjoyable.
Another change this summer is that I decided to get ahead of the harvest by anticipating what crops are coming in and setting aside time to manage it all. I’ll be writing more about this later in August. This also means that I have new recipes to share with you.
Here are a few:
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Our August schedule is quieter than July this year, which means I’ll have the time I need to keep up with the garden. In addition, I’ll be outlining a few projects for the fall including the never ending task of repairing fencing.
In case you need some ideas to keep you going in August - here you go:
🌿 What to Do in the Garden This Month
Everything You Should Be Doing in Your Veggie Garden in August
August is a balancing act: enjoying the harvest while prepping for what’s next. Here’s exactly what to focus on this month, from beating the heat to keeping pests in check.
🥫 Preserving the Harvest
25 Food Preservation Skills Every Homesteader Should Know
Canning, fermenting, drying, curing: if your counters are piling up with produce, this is your one-stop guide to putting it all up safely.
How to Make Homemade Veggie Broth
Don’t toss those zucchini ends and cucumber trimmings — turn your garden scraps into a rich, freezer-ready broth.
🧄 Garlic Scape Season
How to Make Pickled Garlic Scapes
No canning equipment needed: just a sharp brine and 20 minutes for scapes that stay crunchy in the fridge for months.
What to Do with Garlic Scapes (Every Way I Use Them)
Still got scapes tucked in the freezer? Here’s every way I use them, from raw to roasted to pickled.
How to Make Garlic Scape Pesto
Ten minutes, one food processor, and a jar of pesto that stays bright green for days.
🌸 Last of the Rhubarb
Rhubarb Compote Recipe with Vanilla & Citrus
Five ingredients, under 30 minutes — this is my go-to for the last of the season’s stalks.
How to Make Homemade Rhubarb Lemonade Juice Concentrate
Lemonade, spritzers, cocktails, sno-cones — one batch of concentrate, endless ways to drink it all summer.
A Complete Guide to Harvesting and Storing Rhubarb
Not sure which stalks to pick or how to make them last? Start here.
🛠️ For a Slow Weekend
30 Micro Projects for Your Backyard Farm
Small, satisfying projects for when the garden gives you a breather — from a solar dehydrator to a mini root cellar corner.
Click on the Image below to learn more…
Happy Homesteading,
Gretchen
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