In this issue:
- June in the Garden – June Bloom
- Video: Why We Thin Fruit Trees
- Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Blackberry Recipes
- Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
1. June in the Garden – June Bloom
As flowers fade in the summer sun, something else is blooming in the garden. Tomatoes, peppers, squashes and potatoes are flowering and setting fruit. It’s time to feed those crops when you see flowers start to form. That will ensure healthy fruit-set and productivity.
In the Gardenerd Test Garden, we’re harvesting blackberries, so we thought it appropriate to share our archives of blackberry recipes (see below). Tomatoes and peppers are flowering, sweet corn is tasseling out, and squash and cucumbers seeds have sprouted (better late than never). We’re planting watermelon seeds this week, and picking artichokes, lettuces, green onion tops, radishes, and strawberries. While the desire to run away on vacation is strong, there is still much to do in the garden.
In this newsletter, you’ll find our latest video on why we thin fruit trees. And check out another great recipe for parsnips (or other root veggies) with fresh sage and thyme.
Happy gardening,
Christy
2. Video: Why We Thin Fruit Trees
Learn why it’s important to thin the fruit on your fruit trees in our latest YouTube video:
Why We Thin Fruit Trees
3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month – Blackberry Recipes
Like apricots, blackberries have a short production window – maybe 2 months for certain varieties. Best to enjoy them while you can in fresh recipes. Browse our archives for refreshing summer recipes that will highlight your blackberry harvest.
Blackberry Recipes to Try in June
4. Gardenerd Product of the Month – NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
Christy’s new book is getting 5-star reviews! Here’s what critics are saying about it:
From The Gardenangelists, Carol Michel and Dee Nash:
“If you want a garden at your home and you don’t have a lot of space, [the book] has tons of ideas for how to make a really nice garden…There’s a ton of good information in here; [the author] really knows her stuff.”
From Helen Yoest, Bee Better Naturally:
As a dedicated organic gardener for wildlife and food, I was impressed by how [the author] could succinctly pack in so much information. High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening will be all you need if you are new to organic gardening.”
Get your copy at your favorite bookseller, or order an autographed copy for the gardenerd in your life (even if that’s you!).
Stay tuned for more tips and tidbits from Gardenerd.com. June Bloom leads to delicious summer harvests. We’re here to help make sure those harvests are bountiful and rewarding!
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