What to do in the garden in June

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What to do in the garden NOW!

WEED!  Be persistent.  Early action keeps the garden manageable. The best method is good old hand digging. If you are looking for a safe “herbicide” use straight vinegar.  Apply late morning when winds are calm and little chance of rain. Be careful, It is not selective and can kill veggies too.

Successive planting: Continue to plant carrots, beets, radishes, beans over the next 4 weeks.  They will have sufficient time to mature and will provide a longer harvest.

Prune: Pinch back shoots between stalk and stems on tomato plants to keep them manageable.This also helps divert energy to fruit production rather than excessive leaf production.

Water: While weather is cooler and plants are smaller, watering needs will be less. Pay attention when weather gets hotter and plants get larger and adjust watering accordingly.

Harvest: Wondering if something is ready to harvest?  Check out this lesson plan to help understand how to decide.

Plan: A summer evening in the garden.  Bring your school community together to enjoy the late day light and sounds in the garden (and sneak in a little weeding)

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