HINGHAM, Mass. - s4story -- August has been an action-packed month at Mequoda Publishing Network. Our gardens our are flourishing under the warm sun and afternoon rain showers. It won't be long before the harvests start slowing down. Until then we are embracing every moment. We are basking in the warmth and enjoying the afternoon breezes that are hinting that Autumn is on its way. A large part of our continued success comes from the amazing partners that we are so lucky to work with.

National Garden Bureau (https://reply.mequoda.com/t?r=2032&c=416354...) continues to be our go-to for information from some of the best experts out there. Their live webinar is packed with practical tips and tricks to transform your outdoor space. Learn how to effortlessly extend your gardening season while creating a stunning and resilient garden. It is time to Ask the Experts about "Fall Gardening Tasks To Maximize Your Garden's Potential This Fall!"

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Experience Life shared with us "15 Easy Brunch Recipes". Instead of the hustle and bustle of a restaurant, why not host brunch at home? We've put together easy brunch recipes so you can spend more time with loved ones — and less time in the kitchen. This free guide is packed with nourishing recipes for celebratory gatherings, feeding a crowd, and more.

August started with a trip to Boston, MA to the eTail Convention. We were so excited to learn about so many of the new trends happening in retail (and etail). It was fascinating and informative. We made some great connections that will help us bring some innovative changes over the next few months.

We ended August with the annual GardenComm convention. It was a whirl-wind week of learning what other gardening writers and publishers are focusing on. There are so many new things that we now plan to expand on and explore. Speaking on exploring, the week ended with tours of some truly lovely gardens. We are so thankful that we were able to be a part of the GardenComm convention and are still glowing with joy over winning a Silver Laurel.

I hope you are all enjoying the last bits of summer as much as I have been. I am already feeling a bit of a bite in the air each morning. The sun is setting so much earlier now and I am trying to squeeze as much sunshine into each day as I can. I hope you all are as well!