Gardening and harvest activities intensify during August

As the summer season transitions into fall, gardeners in northern Alberta are entering a busy period of harvesting vegetables and preparing plots for winter. The Peace River Farmers Market, an Alberta Approved Farmers Market, serves as a venue for local growers, bakers, and makers to sell seasonal produce, including root vegetables, potatoes, and carrots, alongside handmade crafts and honey.

In horticultural practices, August is identified as a month where certain flowers thrive with minimal maintenance. Experts in native landscaping suggest that drought-tolerant perennials and specific native plants can be left to develop naturally during the late summer heat, requiring little to no deadheading or intensive care.