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📅 Grow a Garden Weekly Update Hub

Grow a Garden (GAG1) on Roblox updates every Saturday at approximately 2 PM UTC. This weekly hub collects the current event status, latest patch notes, admin event countdown, and what to focus on right now in one bookmark-worthy page. The page is refreshed within 24 hours of each Saturday patch, so checking back here is the fastest way to stay current without scrolling Discord.

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Harvest Moon P4
Current State
August 29, 2026
Next Saturday Patch
2 PM UTC
Patch Time
15
Recent Updates Tracked
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Weekly hub is hand-edited every Saturday. Patch details are verified through in-game testing whenever possible. Items tagged VERIFIED have been confirmed in-game. Items tagged PENDING are awaiting confirmation from the latest patch.
Last updated: August 23, 2026. Report inaccuracies: contact form.

⚡ Quick Answer: What is New This Week?

Event Finale
Harvest Moon Part 4 (Finale) is live. The patch dropped August 22, 2026 with Harvest Moon Quests, the Harvest Moon Collection, 2 new Divine crops, the Cornling pet, and the Harvest Moon Shovel skin. This is the final part of the Harvest Moon event series. The next Saturday patch drops August 29, 2026 at approximately 2 PM UTC, with patch notes refreshed here within 24 hours.
📅 Next Patch
August 29, 2026
2 PM UTC Saturday
🐝 Bizzy Bee
Permanent
Since June 6, 2026 VERIFIED
🌙 Current Event
Harvest Moon P4
Finale, live since Aug 22 VERIFIED
What this hub tracks: every GAG1 Saturday patch, including new crops, new pets, balance changes, farming meta shifts, and the full patch notes summary. Bizzy Bee systems (Honey Garden, Bee Eggs, Hive Egg, Honey Shop) remain accessible from the in-game mailbox without event gating. Players looking for Grow a Garden 2 coverage (Fall Harvest event, GAG2 mutations, GAG2 patch notes) should visit the GAG2 Event Tracker.
Last verified: August 23, 2026

🔔 Admin Event Countdown

Live widget

The countdown widget below shows the next expected admin event windows for GAG1. Admin events fire on a recurring weekly schedule and bring some of the highest Sheckle-per-hour windows in the game when active.

⚡ Next Admin Events
Saturday Admin Abuse
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~1 PM UTC every Saturday
Watering Wednesday
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~1 PM UTC every Wednesday
Times shown in your local timezone. Admin events can shift, always verify on the official Discord.

For full timezone tables and preparation guide, see the Admin Events Schedule.

📅 Current Week Status

Week of August 23, 2026

4A. Current Event Status

Harvest Moon Part 4 (Finale) is live since August 22, 2026. This is the fourth and final part of the Harvest Moon event series. Part 4 adds Harvest Moon Quests (3 quests at a time, refresh every 4 hours, 20 reward tiers), the Harvest Moon Collection (complete 80 percent to unlock the Harvest Moon Shovel skin), 2 new Divine crops (Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk), the Cornling pet, and the Harvest Moon Shovel cosmetic. VERIFIED via official @GrowaGardenRblx tweet, Sportskeeda, and Fandom.

Several Summer Event additions are now trade-only following the event close. Verified items that moved to trade-only status on August 1, 2026:

ItemTypeStatusSource
Tidal OrchidCropTrade-onlySummer Event crop
Beach BrellaCropTrade-onlySummer Event crop
Lagoon Lily SeedSeedTrade-onlySummer Event seed
DolphinPetTrade-onlySummer Event pet
Shelldon the ClamNPCIn-gameBug fixes confirmed in August 8 patch VERIFIED

Players who missed the Summer Event can still obtain the Tidal Orchid, Beach Brella, Lagoon Lily Seed, and Dolphin pet through player trading. Shelldon the Clam remains in the game as confirmed by the August 8 patch notes, which included various Shelldon related bug fixes VERIFIED. For the full crop and pet lists, see the All Crops in Grow a Garden page and the GAG Pet Calculator.

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What to Farm During Harvest Moon Part 4

Harvest Moon Part 4 shifts the farming focus to the new Harvest Moon Quests and the Harvest Moon Collection. Players can complete 3 Harvest Moon Quests at a time from the new stand, with quests refreshing every 4 hours VERIFIED. Completing more quests raises the moon and unlocks additional reward tiers, with up to 20 tiers of rewards available. The reward track can be reset when finished to earn more rewards. The 2 new crops are Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk, both Divine rarity VERIFIED. Players should prioritize completing Harvest Moon Quests every 4 hours to maximize reward tier progression before the event ends. Use the Profit Calculator to compare Sheckle output between the new Part 4 crops and existing Harvest Moon crops.

Trading Strategy During Harvest Moon Finale

With Part 4 as the finale, the trade market is absorbing the Cornling pet, Eclipse Berry, Maize Stalk, and the Harvest Moon Shovel skin. Cornling is the headline new pet, obtainable through the Harvest Moon Quest reward track VERIFIED. Both Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk are Divine rarity crops, making them high value for trade VERIFIED. The Harvest Moon Shovel skin requires completing 80 percent of the Harvest Moon Collection, which includes all Harvest Moon seeds, pets, and cosmetics across Parts 1 through 4. Early supply of Cornling and the new Divine crops is limited because they are gated behind the Part 4 quest system. Use the Trade Calculator to assess offer fairness before committing Sheckles.

Collection Completion and Pet Leveling

The Harvest Moon Collection is the long term progression goal for Part 4. Completing 80 percent of the collection unlocks the Harvest Moon Shovel skin, and new seeds, pets, mutations, and more rewards unlock as players complete the collection VERIFIED. Players who have been playing since Part 1 will have a significant head start on collection completion. The Moon Machine from Part 3 remains active, so players should continue feeding level 50+ pets into it for moon mutations. The Wise Owl cooldown now progresses 2x faster during a Harvest Moon, making Wise Owl quests more efficient during Part 4 VERIFIED. Bizzy Bee Honey runs remain the most consistent background Sheckle source. For the full pet ability list, see the Pet Abilities Guide, and for pet trade values see the GAG Pet Calculator.


4B. This Week's Patch Notes

B1. August 22, 2026: Harvest Moon Part 4 Finale

HIGH IMPACT VERIFIED Sources: official @GrowaGardenRblx tweet, Sportskeeda, Fandom

Harvest Moon Part 4 is the fourth and final part of the Harvest Moon event series. The official @GrowaGardenRblx tweet calls it the Harvest Moon Finale. The patch added Harvest Moon Quests (3 quests at a time from the new stand, refresh every 4 hours, up to 20 reward tiers, resettable track), the Harvest Moon Collection (complete 80 percent to unlock the Harvest Moon Shovel skin), 2 new Divine crops (Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk), the Cornling pet, and the Harvest Moon Shovel cosmetic.

New Crops (2 confirmed)

CropRarityHarvest TypeSheckle ValueSource
Eclipse BerryDivinePENDINGPENDINGHarvest Moon Quest reward VERIFIED
Maize StalkDivinePENDINGPENDINGHarvest Moon Quest reward VERIFIED

Both crops confirmed Divine rarity VERIFIED. Harvest types and Sheckle values pending in-game verification. Both crops come from Moon Quest rewards, with no new seed pack this round.

New Pets

PetRarityHungerSourceTrait
CornlingPENDINGPENDINGHarvest Moon Quest reward track VERIFIEDTrait details pending in-game verification PENDING

Cornling is the headline new pet for Part 4. Rarity, hunger, and trait details are pending in-game verification. Obtained through the Harvest Moon Quest reward track.

New Mechanics

  • Harvest Moon Quests. Complete Harvest Moon Quests at the new stand. Players get 3 quests at a time, quests refresh every 4 hours. Completing more quests raises the moon and unlocks additional reward tiers. Earn up to 20 tiers of rewards. Reward track can be reset when finished for more rewards VERIFIED.
  • Harvest Moon Collection. Complete the collection of Harvest Moon seeds, pets, and cosmetics. Complete at least 80 percent to unlock the new Harvest Moon Shovel skin. New seeds, pets, mutations, and more rewards to unlock VERIFIED.
  • Harvest Moon Shovel. New cosmetic skin unlocked by completing 80 percent of the Harvest Moon Collection VERIFIED.
  • Moon Egg added to Harvest Moon Crafting. New crafting ingredient added to the Moon Crafting system from Part 3 VERIFIED.
  • Wise Owl cooldown 2x faster during Harvest Moon. Quality of life improvement that makes Wise Owl quests from Part 2 more efficient during Harvest Moon events VERIFIED.

Fixes, Changes, and QOL

  • Added the Moon Egg to the Harvest Moon Crafting VERIFIED
  • During a Harvest Moon the Wise Owl cooldown progresses 2x faster VERIFIED
  • Hopefully fixed various bugs causing plants to sometimes not grow VERIFIED
  • Hopefully fixed sometimes being too far away from the sell NPC VERIFIED
  • Fixed a bug where apples would float sometimes VERIFIED
  • Fixed various bugs related to plants VERIFIED
  • Fixed various bugs related to pets VERIFIED
  • Made various performance improvements VERIFIED

Meta Impact

This is a HIGH IMPACT finale patch. The Harvest Moon Quest system creates a new 4 hour gameplay loop that competes with Wise Owl quests for player attention. The 20 tier reward track with reset capability means dedicated players can grind significantly more rewards than casual players. The Harvest Moon Collection is the long term completion goal that spans all 4 parts of the event, so players who have been participating since Part 1 have a substantial head start. Both new crops are Divine rarity, making them high value for trade. The Wise Owl cooldown 2x faster QOL change makes Part 2 content more relevant during the finale, creating a tighter gameplay loop between Wise Owl quests, Harvest Moon Quests, and Moon Crafting.


B2. August 15, 2026: Harvest Moon Part 3 (Update 1.66.0)

HIGH IMPACT VERIFIED Sources: official @GrowaGardenRblx tweet, Sportskeeda, Fandom

Harvest Moon Part 3 is the third and final part of the Harvest Moon event series. The patch added the Moon Machine (convert level 50+ pets into 1 of 4 new moon mutations using Moon Coins), Moon Crafting (craft Harvest Moon items, unlock recipes by summoning Harvest Moons), Mini Achievements (Harvest Moon themed, with rewards), 3 new crops, the Harvest Golem pet, and the Harvest Moon Fence cosmetic.

New Crops (3 confirmed)

CropRarityHarvest TypeSheckle ValueCrafting Gate
Starry StrawberryUncommonMulti-harvestPENDINGNo summon gate, craftable immediately VERIFIED
WheatcapLegendarySingle-harvestPENDINGUnlocked after 6 Harvest Moon summons VERIFIED
Harvest MelonDivineMulti-harvestPENDINGUnlocked after 12 Harvest Moon summons VERIFIED

Rarities and harvest types VERIFIED. Sheckle values still pending in-game verification. Starry Strawberry is the easiest to craft and a good early target; Harvest Melon is the highest tier but requires the most Harvest Moon summons to unlock.

New Pets

PetRarityHungerCrafting GateTrait and Source
Wheat CrowRare1,5003 summonsWheat Flock ability. Craftable via Moon Crafting, unlocked after 3 Harvest Moon summons VERIFIED. Cheapest and most accessible Part 3 pet.
Harvest GolemMythical275,0009 summonsHarvest Smash: smashes area near random plant, plants grow more, fruits collected, chance to stay on plant VERIFIED. Craftable via Moon Crafting using Moon Egg + Mythical Egg + Burning Bud Seed + Romanesco Seed + 70 Moon Coins.

Wheat Crow is the recommended first craft target for most players given the low summon gate. Harvest Golem is the premium farming accelerator with the highest crafting cost.

New Mechanics

  • Moon Machine. Convert any level 50 or higher pet into 1 of 4 new moon mutations using Moon Coins VERIFIED. Coin cost scales with pet rarity: Common 50, Uncommon 100, Rare 200, Legendary 500, Mythic 1,000, Divine 2,000. Mutation duration ranges from 5 minutes to 6 hours depending on the mutation rolled. See the Moon Mutations table below for drop rates.
  • Moon Crafting. Craft new and existing Harvest Moon items including seeds, pets, and more. Summon Harvest Moons to unlock additional crafting recipes VERIFIED.
  • Mini Achievements. Complete Harvest Moon themed mini achievements for a variety of rewards. New seeds, pets, mutations, and more rewards to unlock VERIFIED.
  • Harvest Moon Fence. New cosmetic added VERIFIED.
  • Pet inventory capacity upgrades. Added to Ascension Shop VERIFIED.

Fixes, Changes, and QOL

  • Improved the Stoplight weather so the win pad is in front of the shops VERIFIED
  • Extended the timer of the Glass Obby weather VERIFIED
  • Made changes to fruit in the Farmers Market VERIFIED
  • Fixed various cosmetic crate bugs VERIFIED
  • Fixed various bugs related to the Garden Guide VERIFIED
  • Fixed various bugs related to plants VERIFIED
  • Fixed various bugs related to pets VERIFIED
  • Made various performance improvements VERIFIED

Moon Machine Mutations (4 confirmed)

The Moon Machine converts a level 50 or higher pet into 1 of 4 moon mutations. Drop rates and effects are fully verified VERIFIED.

MutationDrop RateSell ValueEffect
Bountiful47.5%20x15% XP bonus plus 5 to 10% Night-fruit duplication. Most common Moon Machine roll.
Threshing35%30x15% passive bonus plus 6 to 12% tool preservation. Second most common.
Lunarbound15%50x20% XP bonus plus 130% size increase plus 2.5 to 5% Moonbound-on-collect chance.
Starry2.5%80x25% passive bonus plus 25% XP bonus plus 20 to 40 second cooldown reduction on a random pet ability every 2 to 4 minutes, for every Starry pet in garden. Rarest Moon Machine roll.

Starry is the rarest and highest value mutation at 2.5% drop rate and 80x sell value. The Starry cooldown reduction stacks across multiple Starry pets in the same garden, making it a strong target for veteran players with large pet collections.

Moon Crafting Recipes (confirmed)

Moon Crafting recipes unlock progressively as players summon Harvest Moons. All recipes below are verified VERIFIED.

ItemSummon GateMoon Coin CostRecipe Ingredients
Starry Strawberry SeedNone152x Strawberry Seed + 1x Lunar Lily Produce
Wheat Crow3 summons1001x Rare Egg + 1x Mango Produce + 2x Daffodil Seeds
Wheatcap Seed6 summons751x Mushroom Seed + 1x Mushroom Produce + 1x Bamboo Produce + 1x Fennel Produce
Harvest Golem9 summons701x Moon Egg + 1x Mythical Egg + 1x Burning Bud Seed + 1x Romanesco Seed
Harvest Melon Seed12 summons1201x Moon Chest + 3 seed ingredients (Watermelon, Fennel, Crimson Thorn)

Starry Strawberry is the only recipe with no summon gate, making it the first craftable Part 3 item. Wheat Crow at 3 summons is the first pet most players will craft. Harvest Melon at 12 summons is the highest gated recipe in Part 3.

Meta Impact

This is a HIGH IMPACT patch. The Moon Machine creates a new pet progression sink by consuming level 50+ pets and converting them into moon mutated variants. This changes the pet leveling meta: players now need multiple level 50+ pets rather than one maxed pet. Moon Crafting adds a recipe progression layer tied to Harvest Moon summons, giving players a reason to actively summon Harvest Moons beyond the existing Moonbeam mutation chance. The Harvest Golem pet with its Harvest Smash trait is a strong farming accelerator because it auto-collects fruits and accelerates plant growth. Early trade values for Harvest Golem and the 4 moon pet mutations are expected to be high given the Moon Coin and pet leveling costs required to produce them.


B3. August 8, 2026: Harvest Moon Part 2 (Update 1.62.0)

HIGH IMPACT VERIFIED Sources: official @GrowaGardenRblx tweet, Sportskeeda, Fandom

Harvest Moon Part 2 continued the Harvest Moon event from Part 1 (August 1). The patch added the Wise Owl NPC who requests a different plant trait every hour. Submit fruits matching the hourly trait request to fill the bar, with each completion rewarding 1 Moon Chest plus a chance for a Moonbeam mutation on a garden fruit. 9 new event exclusive crops were added, along with Season Pass 7, the Moon Chest loot system, and multiple new gear items.

New Crops (9 confirmed)

CropRaritySheckle ValueStatus
Luna BloomPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
EmberpearPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
SpirecrestPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
Strange Man's WheatPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
Maple FlowerPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
ClovePENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
Sun MelonPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
Crescent PetalPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED
TwineberryPENDINGPENDINGEvent exclusive VERIFIED

New Pets

PetRarityStatusSource
Wise OwlPENDINGObtainableObtained via Moon Chest VERIFIED
Sand WyrmPENDINGUnverifiedListed in patch notes, unverified for GAG1 specifically PENDING
3+ unnamed petsPENDINGPendingOfficial notes say "3+ More" PENDING

New Mechanics

  • Wise Owl NPC. Submits fruits matching its hourly trait request to fill the bar. Each completion rewards 1 Moon Chest plus a chance for a Moonbeam mutation on a garden fruit VERIFIED.
  • Season Pass 7. 50 levels, Free and Premium tracks, 749 Robux premium upgrade VERIFIED.
  • Season Pass Shop. Spend Season Pass Points on extra seeds, gear, and items VERIFIED.
  • Moon Chest. New loot container with 3 possible seeds and 3 possible pets VERIFIED.
  • Harvest Crate. 6 possible cosmetics VERIFIED.
  • Moonbeam Radar gear. Helps track Moonbeam mutated fruits VERIFIED.
  • Season 7 Seed Pack. 5 possible seeds VERIFIED.
  • Season 7 Crate. 6 possible cosmetics VERIFIED.
  • Moon Coin Madness team event REMOVED. Confirmed removed in this patch VERIFIED.
  • Cosmetic Inventory Slot Upgrades. Added to Ascension Shop VERIFIED.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed various trade token bugs VERIFIED
  • Fixed a bug where plants could not always be sold VERIFIED
  • Fixed various Shelldon related bugs VERIFIED
  • Fixed various Garden Guide bugs VERIFIED
  • Various plant and pet bug fixes VERIFIED
  • Performance improvements VERIFIED

New Mutations

No new mutations in Part 2. Moonbeam mutation was added in Harvest Moon Part 1 (August 1). Part 2 relies on the existing Moonbeam mechanic via Wise Owl quest completions.

Meta Impact

This is a HIGH IMPACT patch. The Wise Owl NPC creates a new hourly gameplay loop that competes with traditional farming for plot attention. Players who can log in every hour to match the Wise Owl trait request will earn Moon Chests significantly faster than casual players. The 9 new event crops are all event exclusive, meaning their supply is time limited and they will become trade only when the Harvest Moon event ends. Moon Chest loot (Wise Owl pet, event seeds) is the primary new trade commodity. Early trade values for Wise Owl pet and Moonbeam mutated fruits are expected to be high given the Moon Chest is the only acquisition path.


B4. Last Fully Verified Patch: July 18, 2026 (Summer Finale Part 4)

MEDIUM IMPACT VERIFIED Patch date: July 18, 2026 at approximately 2 PM UTC

Summer Event Part 4 added Pirate Quests (three quests refreshing every 2 hours for Tide Tokens), the Summer Collection completion system (80 percent complete unlocks the Red Beach Shovel skin), two new seasonal crops (Tidal Orchid and Beach Brella), the Dolphin pet, and the Shelldon upgrade mechanic via Diver Dima. Players submitted Tidal-mutated fruit to weight targets to upgrade Shelldon and reduce trade times.

New Crops

CropRarityStatusSource
Tidal OrchidSummer EventTrade-onlySummer Event crop, now obtainable only via player trading VERIFIED
Beach BrellaSummer EventTrade-onlySummer Event crop, now obtainable only via player trading VERIFIED

New Pets

PetRarityStatusSource
DolphinSummer EventTrade-onlySummer Event pet, now obtainable only via player trading VERIFIED

New Mechanics

  • Pirate Quest system. Three rotating quests every 2 hours with Tide Token rewards. Tide Tokens spent at the Summer Event shop.
  • Shelldon upgrade via Diver Dima. Submit Tidal-mutated fruit to weight targets to upgrade Shelldon and reduce trade times.
  • Summer Collection tracker. 80 percent completion threshold unlocks the Red Beach Shovel skin.

Bug Fixes

  • Tide Token Shop expansion confirmed VERIFIED. Additional stock rotation added during Summer Finale Part 4.

Meta Impact

Tidal mutation remained the farming focus through the patch. Players farming Tidal-mutated crops had a second use for surplus fruit via Diver Dima submissions, which created a soft floor on Tidal crop sell values. Beach Brella and Tidal Orchid are now trade-only items. Early trade value is likely to be moderate given the Summer Event ran approximately 6 weeks and supply was high. Players who held these crops past the August 1 event close are positioned to see stronger valuations when the next event drops and demand for collectible crops rises.


4C. What to Focus on Right Now

Harvest Moon Part 4 (Finale) is live with Harvest Moon Quests, the Harvest Moon Collection, and 2 new Divine crops. The priorities below reflect the active finale event rather than generic farming advice.

  • Complete Harvest Moon Quests every 4 hours. The new quest stand gives 3 quests at a time, refreshing every 4 hours VERIFIED. Completing more quests raises the moon and unlocks additional reward tiers, with up to 20 tiers available. The reward track resets when finished for more rewards. This is the primary progression loop for Part 4.
  • Work toward 80 percent Harvest Moon Collection completion. Completing 80 percent of the Harvest Moon Collection unlocks the Harvest Moon Shovel skin VERIFIED. The collection spans all Harvest Moon seeds, pets, and cosmetics across Parts 1 through 4, so players who have been participating since Part 1 have a significant head start.
  • Farm Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk. Both new crops are Divine rarity and come from Harvest Moon Quest rewards VERIFIED. Divine crops carry premium trade value, and supply is limited because they are gated behind the Part 4 quest system. Use the Profit Calculator to compare Sheckle output.
  • Obtain the Cornling pet from the quest reward track. Cornling is the headline new pet for Part 4, obtained through the Harvest Moon Quest reward track VERIFIED. Rarity, hunger, and trait details are pending in-game verification, but early trade values are expected to be high given the quest gated acquisition.
  • Take advantage of 2x faster Wise Owl cooldown during Harvest Moon. The Wise Owl cooldown now progresses 2x faster during a Harvest Moon VERIFIED. This makes Part 2 Wise Owl quests significantly more efficient during Harvest Moon events, creating a tighter gameplay loop between Wise Owl quests, Harvest Moon Quests, and Moon Crafting.
  • Continue Moon Machine and Moon Crafting from Part 3. The Moon Machine remains active for converting level 50+ pets into moon mutations. Moon Egg has been added to Harvest Moon Crafting, expanding the recipe options VERIFIED. Use Moon Coins from Wise Owl quests to feed the Moon Machine.
  • Run Bizzy Bee Honey in the background. The Honey Garden, Bee Eggs, Hive Egg, and Honey Shop remain permanently accessible via the in-game mailbox since June 6, 2026 VERIFIED. Bizzy Bee runs provide consistent Sheckle income while waiting for Harvest Moon Quest resets.
  • Stack Voidtouched (135x) and Celestial (120x) crops. Admin Abuse windows during active events often see more frequent Voidtouched weather events. Any Voidtouched or Celestial-mutated Mythical or Divine crop farmed now will carry premium value when combined with Moonbeam mutations. Full multiplier list at All Mutations in Grow a Garden.

4D. Coming Up

Next Expected Update

August 29, 2026 is the next expected Saturday patch. Harvest Moon Part 4 is the finale of the Harvest Moon event series, so the August 29 patch is expected to either conclude the Harvest Moon event and transition to a new themed event, or bring a post event balance patch. This hub will be updated within 24 hours of the patch landing with verified patch notes, current event status, and updated focus priorities.

What History Suggests

GAG1 events typically run in 3 to 4 part series followed by an event conclusion patch. The Summer Event ran from July 5 to August 1 with 4 parts. The Summer Camp event ran from June 13 to June 27 with 3 parts. The Bizzy Bee event ran from May 9 to June 6 with 4 parts. Harvest Moon has now completed 4 parts (August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22), matching the longest event series pattern. The August 29 patch is expected to either close the Harvest Moon event and move Harvest Moon items to trade only, or launch a new themed event. Looking at the 2025 post summer pattern, the Prehistoric Event launched August 16, 2025, so a new seasonal event in late August or early September 2026 is plausible. This is pattern-based speculation and not an official announcement. Players should watch the official Grow a Garden Discord for confirmation.

How to Prepare

  • Maximize Harvest Moon Quest tier progression before the event ends. If the August 29 patch closes the Harvest Moon event, the quest reward track and Collection completion will no longer be available. Complete as many quest tiers as possible now and aim for the 80 percent Collection threshold to unlock the Harvest Moon Shovel skin.
  • Hold your best Moonbeam and moon mutated pets. When the Harvest Moon event ends, Harvest Moon items typically become trade only. Any moon mutated pet from the Moon Machine or Moonbeam mutated crop is a candidate for post event trade value increases.
  • Check the Admin Events Schedule for Saturday Admin Abuse timing. Admin events on patch day often include rare drops from the new event before the shop restocks. See the Admin Events Schedule for timezone tables and the preparation checklist.

📜 Update History

Last 15 Major Updates

A running log of the most recent GAG1 updates with the key additions from each patch. New rows are added at the top each Saturday as patches go live. Older entries are kept on this table so players can trace when specific crops, pets, or mechanics entered the game. The table now extends back to April 2026, covering 15 named updates.

DateUpdate NameKey Additions
August 22, 2026Harvest Moon Part 4 FinaleHIGH IMPACT finale patch. Harvest Moon Quests added: 3 quests at a time, refresh every 4 hours, up to 20 reward tiers, resettable track. Harvest Moon Collection added: complete 80 percent to unlock Harvest Moon Shovel skin. 2 new Divine crops: Eclipse Berry and Maize Stalk. Cornling pet added via quest reward track. Harvest Moon Shovel cosmetic. Moon Egg added to Harvest Moon Crafting. Wise Owl cooldown 2x faster during Harvest Moon. Plant growth, sell NPC distance, floating apple, plant, and pet bug fixes. Performance improvements. VERIFIED via @GrowaGardenRblx, Sportskeeda, Fandom.
August 15, 2026Harvest Moon Part 3 (Update 1.66.0)HIGH IMPACT patch. Moon Machine added: convert level 50+ pets into 1 of 4 new moon mutations using Moon Coins. Moon Crafting added: craft Harvest Moon items, unlock recipes by summoning Harvest Moons. Mini Achievements added with rewards. 3 new crops: Harvest Melon, Wheatcap, Starry Strawberry. Harvest Golem pet (Mythical, 275K hunger, Harvest Smash trait). Harvest Moon Fence cosmetic. Pet inventory capacity upgrades in Ascension Shop. Stoplight and Glass Obby weather improvements. Various bug fixes. VERIFIED via @GrowaGardenRblx, Sportskeeda, Fandom.
August 8, 2026Harvest Moon Part 2 (Update 1.62.0)HIGH IMPACT patch. Wise Owl NPC added with hourly trait requests, each completion rewards 1 Moon Chest plus Moonbeam mutation chance. 9 new event exclusive crops: Luna Bloom, Emberpear, Spirecrest, Strange Man's Wheat, Maple Flower, Clove, Sun Melon, Crescent Petal, Twineberry. Wise Owl pet via Moon Chest. Season Pass 7 launched (50 levels, 749 Robux premium). Season Pass Shop, Harvest Crate, Moonbeam Radar gear, Season 7 Seed Pack, Season 7 Crate added. Moon Coin Madness team event removed. Various bug fixes including Shelldon and trade token fixes. VERIFIED via @GrowaGardenRblx, Sportskeeda, Fandom.
August 1, 2026Summer Event Ends + Harvest Moon Part 1High Tide Harvest Summer Event concluded. Tidal crops (Tidal Orchid, Beach Brella, Lagoon Lily Seed) and Dolphin pet became trade only. Harvest Moon Part 1 launched same day, introducing the Moonbeam mutation and the Harvest Moon event structure. Shelldon bug fixes confirmed in subsequent August 8 patch, confirming NPC persistence. Players who held Summer Event drops are now the sole supply source. VERIFIED on the event transition date.
July 18, 2026Summer Finale Part 4Pirate Quests (3 quests refreshing every 2 hours for Tide Tokens), Beach Brella, Tidal Orchid, Dolphin pet, Shelldon upgrades via Diver Dima. Summer Collection tracker added with 80 percent completion unlocking Red Beach Shovel skin. Tidal mutation remained the farming focus. VERIFIED.
July 5, 2026High Tide Harvest (Summer Event Part 1)High Tide Harvest mechanic launched as the Summer Event centerpiece. Team Harvest system introduced cooperative farming targets. New summer seeds and pets entered the rotation. Tidal mutation added as the event-specific multiplier. This was the first major Summer Event drop of 2026. VERIFIED.
June 27, 2026Season 5 Pass EndsSeason 5 Pass concluded. Moss Wyvern (Divine) and Bendbark Seed (Prismatic) became trade-only items with no new supply entering the game. Both items now carry a scarcity premium that increases over time. Players holding these should monitor trade values closely during the inter-event period. VERIFIED.
June 20, 2026Summer Camp Part 3Pet level cap raised from prior limit to 500, unlocking new mutation abilities. Pet Mutation Machine added for advanced pet customization. Shadow Cat and Flame Bear pets entered the rotation. Inferno Ritual mechanic introduced as a seasonal activity. This patch significantly expanded the pet progression system. VERIFIED.
June 13, 2026Summer Camp Part 2Campfire Seed Pack added 6 new crops accessible via Bearnaby NPC. Bizzy Bee system confirmed permanent, removing the prior event-only restriction. This patch established the Summer Camp event structure that ran through late June. VERIFIED.
June 6, 2026Bizzy Bee PermanentHoney Garden, Bee Eggs, and Honey Shop permanently accessible via in-game mailbox. This removed the time-gating that previously limited Bizzy Bee access to event windows. Honey runs became a consistent Sheckle and item income source for established accounts. VERIFIED.
May 30, 2026Bizzy Bees Part 4: Wasp DungeonWasp Dungeon added as a wave combat system with checkpoint chests yielding Bee Shards. Guaranteed Transcendent Swivel Stinger crop rewarded for completion. Wasp Dungeon accessible from the main hub. Part 1 to 3 systems remained active. This was the final Bizzy Bee content drop before the system went permanent on June 6. VERIFIED.
May 23, 2026Bizzy Bees Part 3: Wasp King + Season 5 PassWasp King boss encounter added (1,000 HP, Power x Rolls chest loot). Prince Wasp pet (Mythical, 3.44 percent drop rate) introduced. Black Spotty Dragon (Prismatic) entered via Black Spotty Egg. Spotty mutation added to the mutation pool. Season 5 Pass launched with 50 levels and a 749 Robux premium track, scheduled to end June 27. VERIFIED.
May 9, 2026Bizzy Bees Part 1: Event LaunchBizzy Bee Event 2026 launched after a one-week delay from the original May 2 target. Honey Garden mechanic introduced. Empress Bee (Divine, 250K hunger) added as the event flagship pet. Honey Compressor (30 kg per 90 seconds) added as the event processing tool. Pollinated (3x) and HoneyGlazed (5x) mutations added. Season 4 Pass permanently expired. VERIFIED.
April 25, 2026Easter Finale Part 4Raccoon and Kitsune pet behaviors reverted from steals back to duplicates after community feedback. Trade World fruit-stat display bug fixed. Candy Blossom crafting countdown added for the final Easter crafting window. Bizzy Bee countdown visible in-world signaling the upcoming May event. VERIFIED.
April 4, 2026Easter Event 2026 + Season 4 Pass18 new crops added including Sour Lemon (Divine) and Egg Fruit (Prismatic). 6 new mutations introduced: Choc (2x), Plasma (5x), Gummy, Ash, Haze, and Smoldering. Season 4 Pass launched with a scheduled May 9 expiration. Chocolate Sprinkler gear added as the event processing upgrade. This was the largest single-patch mutation expansion of 2026. VERIFIED.

Update names will link to dedicated guides as they are published.

⏱️ How Often Does Grow a Garden Update?

Cadence FAQ

Grow a Garden (GAG1) runs on a weekly Saturday patch cadence at approximately 2 PM UTC VERIFIED. Standard patches include new crops, pets, balance changes, shop rotations, and bug fixes. Major named events drop every 3 to 6 weeks and always tie to a Saturday patch. Emergency hotfixes are rare, approximately 3 to 5 per year, and can land on any day of the week when a critical bug or exploit is identified. Delays do happen: Jandel has delayed patches twice in 2026, with Bizzy Bee Part 1 pushed from May 2 to May 9 due to quality concerns. When a delay occurs, the announcement is posted in the official Grow a Garden Discord before the original target time. This hub updates within 24 hours of every Saturday patch.

Grow a Garden Update Time by Region

The GAG1 Saturday patch lands at approximately 2 PM UTC. The table below converts that to common player timezones.

RegionUpdate Time
UTC2:00 PM
UK (BST)3:00 PM
Central Europe (CEST)4:00 PM
US East (EDT)10:00 AM
US Central (CDT)9:00 AM
US West (PDT)7:00 AM
India (IST)7:30 PM
Pakistan (PKT)7:00 PM
Philippines (PST)10:00 PM
Australia East (AEST)12:00 AM Sunday

Times are approximate. Updates can arrive 30 to 60 minutes early or late depending on patch size. Always check the official Grow a Garden Discord for real-time confirmation.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When does Grow a Garden update each week? +
Every Saturday at approximately 2 PM UTC. Minor bug fixes can drop any day. Major event launches always tie to the Saturday patch.
Where can the full patch notes be found? +
Official patch notes are posted in the Grow a Garden Discord server in the announcements channel immediately after each update. This hub is updated within 24 hours of each Saturday patch.
What happens during the gap between events? +
Inter-event periods are the best time to farm Sheckles efficiently, stock up on Prismatic and Mythical seeds from the standard shop rotation, and complete Bizzy Bee Honey runs since the permanent Honey Garden is always accessible. Use the Profit Calculator to plan session Sheckle output during the gap.
Is Grow a Garden still getting updates in 2026? +
Yes. Grow a Garden (GAG1) continues to receive weekly Saturday patches as of August 2026. While Grow a Garden 2 launched in June 2026 and has attracted a large portion of the community, GAG1 remains active with new content, events, and bug fixes every week.
What is the difference between GAG1 and GAG2 updates? +
GAG1 updates drop every Saturday at approximately 2 PM UTC and typically include new crops, pets, balance changes, and seasonal event content. GAG2 updates arrive on a less fixed schedule, usually Fridays or Saturdays, and tend to be larger content drops tied to its standalone event worlds. Mutation systems, crop values, and event mechanics are different between the two games.
What time is the Grow a Garden update in my timezone? +
The GAG1 Saturday patch drops at approximately 2 PM UTC. In North America that is 10 AM EDT, 9 AM CDT, 7 AM PDT. In the UK it is 3 PM BST. Central Europe: 4 PM CEST. India: 7:30 PM IST. Pakistan: 7 PM PKT. Philippines: 10 PM PST. Australia East: midnight Sunday AEST. Updates can arrive 30 to 60 minutes either side of these times. For real-time alerts, the official Grow a Garden Discord posts in the announcements channel the moment each patch goes live. See the Update Frequency section above for the full timezone table.
What is the best thing to farm in Grow a Garden right now? +
During the current Harvest Moon Part 4 finale, Harvest Moon Quests and the Collection completion are the primary progression and reward sources for established accounts. Moon Chests from Wise Owl quests and Moon Machine pet mutations remain high value event items. For crop farming, weight-heavy Mythical and Divine crops with Voidtouched (135x) or Celestial (120x) mutations produce the strongest sell values. Use the Profit Calculator to find the exact optimal crop for the current plot setup before committing seeds.
Does Grow a Garden update every week without fail? +
Almost. GAG1 has maintained a weekly Saturday cadence since launch in March 2025, with rare exceptions. Jandel announced two delays in 2026: Bizzy Bee Part 1 was delayed from May 2 to May 9 due to quality concerns. Emergency hotfixes can drop any day but are rare. The update history table on this page tracks every confirmed patch date going back to April 2026 so players can verify the actual release cadence. This hub is updated within 24 hours of each Saturday patch.

About the Creator

Saif / MyGAGcalculator

Built by Saif, a Grow a Garden community member tracking weather, event, and patch data since the original game launched in March 2025. This Weekly Update Hub is hand-edited every Saturday within 24 hours of each GAG1 patch. Patch details are verified through in-game testing whenever possible and tagged clearly so players know which values are confirmed and which are still pending. Saif also maintains the Weather Tracker, Mutation Calculator, Profit Calculator, and the rest of the tools on MyGAGcalculator.

Contact ✓ Community-Verified 📅 Updated August 23, 2026