Weekly Update

by Sarah Snodgrass   ·   August 15th, 2025   ·   Filed Under Architecture + Design, Garden + Chickens   ·   No Comments

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Fall Vegetables to Plant in your Garden Now

  • Cabbage (plant)
  • Carrot (seed)
  • Cauliflower (plant)
  • Turnip (seed)
  • Bush Beans (seed)
  • Broccoli (plant)
  • Collards (plant)
  • Kale (seed or plant, but a plant would be best due to quicker time until harvest)
  • Kohlrabi (seed or plant)
  • Arugula (seed)
  • Beets (seed)
  • Lettuce (seeds or plants, but a plant would be best due to quicker time until harvest)
  • Mustard Greens (seed or plant)
  • Peas (seed)
  • Radish (seed)
  • Spinach (seed)
  • Cilantro (seed)

I do not plant all of these. You have to pick and choose what you like to eat and what you have space to grow. Of the above list, I plant one or two kale and cabbage plants and little sections of the following plants:, beets, spinach, bush beans, lettuce, and cilantro. I forgot to plant arugula, but Mr. Snodgrass likes it so I will try to find space in one of my raised beds. It can be hard to plant a fall garden when you already have summer plants growing (such as tomatoes), so it takes a bit of planning and forethought.

My husband is complaining about our tomato crop, but I think my garden is doing just fine thankyouverymuch. We are getting a steady supply of tomatoes, raspberries, peppers, herbs, and okra. I have had an abysmal cucumber crop, but everything else is growing well. Additionally, our storage is full of potatoes, carrots, beets, turnips, and garlic.

Contact me if you need gardening advice. I’m happy to consult about seeds, plants, or general garden and landscape maintenance.

Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

My family is hosting a foreign exchange student from Europe this semester and she arrived last week! She will attend a nearby high school, and, although she is older than my kids, I believe the age difference will promote bonding. In order to make space, my kids are sharing a bedroom and I have been busy preparing a girl’s room for her. It has been fun to be able to decorate in a more feminine way for a change. Most of these items were taken from my staging stash. What do you think? She is a soccer player, so we made sure to hang a KC Current banner for her.

Real Estate and Rate Update

Mortgage rates are still between 6-7% for a single-family home. I think the last rate quote I saw was for 6.5%, but the rate fluctuates daily and are based on the buyer’s qualifications so this can change.

We are still in a strong seller’s market; however, the market is changing this year. The number of available homes is increasing, but pending sales are slowing. Prices are rising modestly, and this may not be in every location.

Curious what your home is worth? We can send you stats for your neighborhood or a custom home valuation – just message and ask: “What is my home worth?”

Need to buy, sell, or just have a general inquiry about your home? I’m full of great resources, and I’m always happy to share. Contact me