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Things to do in your garden in June

Salad from the garden in a planter. Photo by Author

This is the month when the days get longer until we reach the longest day. It’s a busy month in terms of catching up with what hasn't been accomplished yet and maintaining what was.

Whereas the spring is typically a time of heavy rains, June can be much dryer, so check plants daily and water as needed, especially if you are gardening in containers like I am.

Here are some other things you should be doing this month:

• Pinch back any flowering plants that will benefit from it. Examples are fuchsia and chrysanthemums.
• You can also prune fruit trees and pinch side runners on tomatoes now.
• Start harvesting those spring salad greens and new potatoes.
• Harden off (if needed) and then plant tender flowers and vegetables.
• Keep on top of weeding. This is a time of rapid growth for all plants, including weeds.

In case you missed last month’s tips:

Watching Rain Transform Into Flowers

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