Susan Dabbs

Harvesting - When and how to harvest, and how long can you leave them? Planting - Time to plant cold tolerant vegetables again!

Water With this hot weather you need to monitor your watering. Check your soil before you water so you don't over or under water. Gardens that are more shaded may only need water once a week. Those that are in full sun, or pots, may need more water and even need water every day. Different soils also have different water retention abilities. Every soil and garden is different. Know your soil and your microclimates! Bed is shaded / soil always looks damp / plants growth is stunted /...

Weather - Cold and Wet Let's start with the weather. Hail, rain, cold - it's been a challenging spring, and it can be a stressful time for gardeners. You may have plants that have been waterlogged, haven't grown much, or are hail-damaged. Through this cold, wet spring, they have been building deep roots, which make them survivors. If you have stunted plants or damaged leaves, leave them be, and most will bounce back. The upcoming heat will do wonders for them. Pots especially don't love the...