The first Thursday of every month on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, your hosts, Master Gardeners Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby, bring you tips and hints about the most important things to consider for the coming month.

The month of August carries on this year's heat as one of the warmest months so not much planting to do but your summer veggies are ripening and, of course, pay attention to water needs. Instead, go to the beach!

Yes!! Find some seaweed, bring it home. Rinse it well, chop it up and use it in your soil to provide some trace elements or as a “tea” spray to discourage aphids. You can bring your questions to the Master Gardener booth at the 2022 Orange County Fair until August 14th too!

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Podcast Topic: This Month In The Garden – August

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