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I love gardening. I also dislike gardening.
There are days when I swear off the hobby altogether because of the weather, disappointing yields, bugs, weeds, or simply the time it takes. But mostly? I love it.
Gardening is full of life lessons about patience, growth, adaptability, and perseverance. There’s something pretty remarkable about watching a tiny seed become a plant that eventually produces something you can actually eat. I love watching the colors change throughout my yard as the seasons progress. And really, who doesn’t appreciate a hobby that can end up on the dinner table? So, yeah. I love gardening.
And here’s your reminder: just because we’re nearing the end of August doesn’t mean it’s too late to start a little garden of your own.
In fact, plenty of vegetables flourish in cooler weather, and some actually taste better after a mild frost. Who knew?
Quick-Maturing Vegetables to Plant Now
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Radishes: Many varieties are ready in just 3–4 weeks and thrive as the soil begins to cool.
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Lettuce & Greens: Loose-leaf lettuce, spinach, arugula, and mesclun mixes appreciate the break from intense summer heat.
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Asian Greens: Bok choy, mustard greens, and other hardy greens handle cooler temperatures well. Kale is another fall favorite, and its flavor can become sweeter after a frost.
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Beets & Turnips: Look for quick-growing or smaller-root varieties for a late-season harvest—and don’t forget that the greens are edible, too.
Maybe that’s one of the reasons I keep coming back to gardening. It reminds me that it’s rarely too late to start something new.
Maybe it’s a new hobby. A new best practice. A new connection. A new business venture. Maybe it’s something you’ve been thinking about for months but keep telling yourself you should have started sooner. Plant the seed anyway. The season you’re in doesn’t have to determine what you can or cannot begin.
Sometimes a different season is exactly what something needs in order to grow.
Today is still full of possibilities.
#GoGrowSomething
Kate Abbe
The Elkhorn Chamber
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