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The August garden’s gentle retreat
As the garden season winds down, do what you can and let the rest wait for another season. Enjoy the late summer garden in repose.
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ryan
Lifestyles
July 31, 2025

The August garden’s gentle retreat

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN  Penn State Extension Master Gardener 
August is a special month. The pressure is off and it’s time to enjoy the late-season garden. We s...
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