Planting Guides
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What to Plant in August in the High Desert (Zone 8a/8b Garden Guide)
August in the high desert isn’t gentle. By mid-afternoon, the sun scorches, soil bakes, and even the hardiest plants look like they’re ready to wave a white flag. But here’s the gardener’s secret: this sweltering month is the make-or-break moment for your fall garden. While most folks are hiding indoors from the triple-digit heat, savvy…