Why you should plant flowers in your veggie garden

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Lisa
July 09, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes

Good morning,

Let's face it, weeding can feel like a losing battle. But don’t sweat it! You don't need to spend hours hunched over. Tackle a manageable area every few days, and watch those weeds become a distant memory. Plus, mulching around your plants will slow them down too!

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

From attracting insects that feed on garden pests, to supplying support, or fixing the soil, companion planting provides numerous benefits to your raised bed plants. When you implement companion planting techniques into your garden, you’ll be shocked at how much healthier and more productive your plants will become.

NATURE’S CALLING

There is 1 day left until Pick Blueberries Day

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT

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Phyllis is looking forward to picking some fresh tomatoes from her container garden! Thanks for sharing your photo!

BRANCHING OUT

Most of us plant our veggies in the ground, but you don’t necessarily have to! You can bring your veggies indoors by growing a vertical vegetable wall. Imagine picking fresh food right in your kitchen as you prepare a meal!

Using your garden crops to prepare mouthwatering food isn’t as hard as you think. I’ll share with you three of my favorite super nutritious recipes that taste incredibly delicious. You can have these recipes as main dishes or sides.

As someone who loves gardening and organization, I like to make sure I’m using every nook and cranny in my space. I bet you feel the same if you have limited gardening space! Let’s take a look at square foot gardening.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

This week's challenge: Beat the heat! Pick one of your tomato plants and try a technique to help it cope with the summer sun. You could add shade cloth overhead, mulch around the base, or experiment with deep watering methods. Observe the plant throughout the week and see if you notice a difference from your other plants!

GARDEN TOOLS

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MORE TO GROW ON

What if I tell you that you can have a gorgeous garden without breaking the bank? Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Try some of the gardening tricks in this guide and see how much you can save.

Don't let summer's herbs go to waste! Learn how to dry them properly and you’ll be able to stock up your pantry for year round flavor.

NEVER STOP GROWING

Want even more gardening tips to transform your thumb from brown to green? Browse all past newsletters to unearth some hidden gems you might have missed the first time around. Completely free and available 24/7!

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

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Happy planting!