To do in the garden for mid-August Pick eggplants when they're glossy and as big as you'd like them — but don't wait until they're overmature or frostbitten. (Associated Press file) Harvest Time • Gather your produce in early morning after the dew has dried, or when temperatures have cooled in the evening. Harvesting in a wet garden can spread fungal diseases. Refrigerate harvested produce immediately; the exceptions are tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic and winter squash. • Harvest daily. Bring a knife or scissors and containers to hold your haul, and gloves to slip into when harvesting hot peppers or plants with spines. Avoid bruising fruits. • Tomatoes are...
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