What to Grow in August (Temperate Climate Australia): a list of vegetables, fruit, herbs, edible flowers and my Garden Cocktail of the Month.
What to Grow in August (Temperate Climate Australia)
August is an exciting month in the garden. It’s the month of looking forward to spring planting and getting started on seed sowing for the warmer seasons. We’ve had a cold start to the month in Sydney but the last week or so, it feels like spring is in the air. According to the BOM, warmer temperatures are expected for the remainder of August so it’s time to start sowing.
What to Grow in August: Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs & Edible Flowers
German Chamomile – Photo © The Gourmantic Garden
What to Grow in August: Vegetables & Fruit
- Asparagus
- Beans
- Cape gooseberry
- Capsicum
- Carrots
- Chickpea
- Chilli
- Cress
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Florence fennel
- Globe Artichokes
- Horseradish
- Jerusalem Artichoke
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mizuna
- Peas
- Potato
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Shallot
- Silverbeet
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Strawberry
- Tomato
- Watermelon
- Zucchini
Herbs
- Chervil
- Coriander
- Dill
- Lemon balm
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
What to Grow in August: Edible Flowers
- Borage
- Chamomile
- Dianthus
- Globe Amaranth
- Lavender
- Marigold
- Nasturtium
- Poppy
- Sunflower
Garden Cocktail of the Month: August – Quince and Rosemary Highball
Now that the weather is getting warmer, a thirst-quenching highball cocktail is in order. I’ve been fortunate to find quince readily available in winter and we’ve been enjoying the winter fruit in compotes and cocktails. This drink is easy to make. All you need are three ingredients and soda water to top. An ideal and refreshing cocktail garden to enjoy in the afternoons.
Cheers to enjoying garden cocktails in August!
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