Water as necessary, paying special attention to cucumbers, tomatoes, runner beans and celery. To make sure you continue to eat from the garden even after others have hung up their hoes for the year, the fall garden should be well underway. Brussels sprout, cabbage, and broccoli seeds should have been started in May or June for transplanting in June, or early July at the latest. Leeks should also be planted now. You'll want pencil-thick plants, at least 10 inches long, planted 9 inches deep in rich soil.
Leeks are good replacements for early potatoes, which can be lifted now.
Sow turnips and rutabagas. When seedlings emerge, be on the lookout for flea beetles. Control them with frequent cultivation. Note that they dislike shade. Sow lettuce, in a place where it can be kept cool.