
Late August is a perfect time to sow cold weather crops like spinach, lettuce, beets, radishes, and carrots, excellent options for zone five gardeners.
Check out this website for a comprehensive list of zone 5 fall crops and their maturation dates.
This monthly garden schedule is full of helpful ideas and checklists to keep you on track into the colder months.
https://www.grownyc.org/files/citylot/August_Gardening.pdf
https://www.ufseeds.com/zone-5-planting-calendar.html