“I am only one, but still I am one.

I cannot do everything, but still I can do something.

I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”

—Helen Keller

 

ACTIVITIES (like planting, for instance–things you can do on a personal, local level)

For the Flying Things: The birds, the bees, and butterflies!

• Don’t forget to put out food and water for the birds, bees, and butterflies. And please, make sure the water isn’t frozen. If you can swing a heated bird bath, that would be great for them.
• Got milkweed?  
  • It’s time to start thinking about milkweed! Check out these helpful articles and videos:
    • Help Save the Butterflies and Bees! They Need You!             
    • How to Grow Milkweed   (excellent article)
    • Milkweeds and How to Grow Them from Seed   
    • Milkweed and Wildflower Vendor Map                             
    • Planting Milkweed Part 1 – Collecting Seeds (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
    • Planting Milkweed Part 2 – Sprouting & Growth (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
    • Planting Milkweed Part 3 – Ready To Transfer (Help The Monarch Butterfly)
    • Planting Milkweed Part 4 – Banding Pods & Harvest (Help The Monarch Butterfly)

 

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Gardening This Month:

• If you know what new garden beds you want for next year, this would be a good time to get them started.
• Get all your left over and harvested seed organized and properly stored so it will be viable for next year.
• If you didn’t get it done last month, or your climate is warmer and didn’t require it yet:
  • It’s also a good time to repair and/or build your cold frames that you’ll need if you’re planning a late fall or winter crop. Or, depending on where you live and your preferences, you can heavily mulch any crops that are cold hardy and planned for a late harvest–like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, potatoes, to name a few.
    
• Check out these posts for filling out your gardening schedule for autumn:
  • Autumn’s Gardener                                                                      
  • The Autumn’s Garden Checklist—Wrapping It Up                                 
  • The Autumn’s Garden Checklist—Looking Forward to Spring  
• Follow Color Us Empowered on Facebook where I share the best articles, videos, and other information about all aspects of gardening (among other things) that I can find.

 

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REMINDERS, OBSERVANCES, & EVENTS

LGBT History Month 

National Disability Employment Awareness Month  

 

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September 15-October 15

• National Hispanic Heritage Month

 

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October 1

• Child Health Day
  
  • For Additional Information:
    • Child Health Day in the United States

 

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October 9

• Indigenous People’s Day (Native American Day) 

 

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October 16

• World Food Day

 

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October 17

• International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

 

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October 25