June 1, 2014 Only 22 Days Until The Official First Day Of Summer

It is not to late to plant your summer garden. The soil temperature has warmed and now is an excellent time to sow seeds in your garden. If your garden soil is kept Damp Not Wet, even the most demanding pepper and tomato seeds will quickly germinate.

No need to beat me up! I do know that southern hemisphere gardeners, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and such are closing in on winter.
However in all but the very coldest climates, many cool/cold weather crops can still be seeded or seedlings set out for winter and early spring harvest.

Southern and Northern Hemisphere. Cool / cold weather garden plants for your consideration.
Arugula (rocket), Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Cabbage, Collards, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery (mild winter climates), Chard, Fennel, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mustard greens, Onions (bulbing), Onions (bunching-standard onions harvested before they form bulbs), Pak choi (Bok choy), Peas, Potatoes, Radishes, Spinach.

Most northern Hemisphere gardeners still have 120 or so days before the threat of a late Fall or early Winter frost. Take advantage of all the warm days ahead and plant your Summer and early Fall producing vegetables. Plant them Soon, Very Soon!
Find Your First Average Frost date.

Shame on us. Most of us have been neglecting our compost piles and bins. In warm / hot weather your compost pile/bin need to be soaked down every week or so. Well before it becomes very dry. If your compost pile dries out, it stops decomposing the materials you have add to the pile. If available, you should be adding livestock and chicken manure to your compost pile as well.
Composting – A Crash Course.

Canning / preserving garden fresh produce season is here. Farmers markets are over flowing with fruits and vegetables begging to be pickled, canned, frozen for use this coming winter when garden fresh fruits, berries and vegetables are in short supply.

Yes I do know it’s only the first day of June, however it is never to early to be planning your spring bulb garden. Flowering bulbs such as Tulips and Daffodils will need to be planted this fall when your soil temperature fall below 60 degrees to flower next spring.
This is a link to a posting I made about planting, care and growing your spring flowering Tulips and Daffodils. Tulips And Daffodils .

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