Beat the heat and keep your plants happy with less water

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Lisa
June 17, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good morning,

It's National Eat Your Vegetables Day! And guess who has the best ingredients in town? That's right, your very own garden! Celebrate today by whipping up a mouthwatering salad or stir-fry featuring the freshest produce straight from your green haven. Enjoy the fruits (or should we say vegetables?) of your labor!

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

As we approach summer and the temps start to soar, watering your plants becomes a bigger and bigger issue. Whether you want to save on the water bill, have water use restrictions in your area, or simply want to cut down on water usage, use these tips to help your plants thrive while using as little water as possible.

NATURE’S CALLING

There are 21 days left until National Blueberry Day

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT

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BRANCHING OUT

Gardening isn’t just for people with extra time on their hands. If you have a busy schedule, try one of these 6 methods for a thriving mini garden in as little time as possible.

If you’re environmentally conscious, you know the importance of using natural resources in all parts of your life, including gardening. Well, you know how you get a break from watering your plants when it rains? Why not use rainwater as a main irrigation source when gardening?

Harvesting rainwater is easier than you might expect, even for beginners.

Mushrooms are one of the best foods to grow at home since they don’t require much gardening experience or large areas. The best part is you’ll have a mouthwatering ingredient to add to a variety of recipes!

Whether you grow your own or buy them from the store, give these recipes featuring mushrooms a try.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

As summer temperatures rise, water your plants deeply and regularly, especially during hot and dry spells. Focus on the root zone and avoid shallow watering, which encourages roots to grow closer to the surface where they'll dry out faster.

GARDEN TOOLS

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MORE TO GROW ON

Peach trees are known for their beautiful blooms, so you might be wondering what’s holding yours back. If your tree is more than a couple of years old and still isn’t blooming, it might be time to try some of these tricks.

Zucchini plants are super popular to grow and for good reason. Zucchinis are packed with nutrition and can easily add flavor to many meals. If yours are turning yellow, it could be a sign that something’s wrong. Here’s what to look for and what to do.

NEVER STOP GROWING

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UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter! Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!