Expand the categories below to learn more about what you need to do this month. Soil Testing Test the soil in your beds in Fall for plant nutrients and lime needs. Soil tests usually take 10 days, so test now to have the results when you plant bulbs and beds. Soil test bags are available at the extension office. It is important to till in any needed lime (if any) for faster soil pH adjustment. You should also incorporate any needed phosphorus at this time. Vegetables If not

During our sultry warm August, there are many activities to do in the garden. In our Southern climate, gardeners have a second chance to replant and add new plants and vegetables to their gardens as we slip into Fall. Growing fruits and vegetables here is a popular and common activity. Keeping an eye on our treasured edibles is important right now. There is a bounty of tomatoes, sweet corn, green beans and cucumbers to harvest, or go to your local farmers markets to purchase

Expand the categories below to learn more about what you need to do this month. Vegetables Harvest tomatoes at the “mature green” stage (when green tomatoes turn light green) or slightly pink and ripen indoors in the cool of your house. High temperatures inhibit ripening but 70 degree indoor temperatures will bring about rapid ripening. High July day and night temperatures may cause blooms to abort on regular size tomatoes and green peppers. There is little you can do about