It's a great time to start growing greens and begin an herb garden. Here's what Canadian growers can plant in August for Autumn feasting:

1. Carrot
2. Cherry tomato
3. Cucumber
4. Slicing tomato
5. Summer squash
6. Bulb onion
7. Bush snap bean
8. Pole snap bean
9. Lettuce
10. Garlic

Root crops include: Beets, potatoes and shallots.

Greens include: lettuce, arugula and kale. Gardeners can also enjoy winter squash, spinach, asparagus, and peas. Continue planting tomatoes and peppers (also a deer-resistant plant) and sweet corn.

Courtesy of Mother Earth News.