Hello Gardeners,

It looks like Summer weather is officially going to begin this week! It is starting off slow this year, and we have not been blessed with much rain for our city gardens. When this happens, our crops will be under stress, but with adequate watering, we should also see great growth with the upcoming sunshine.

WATERING

When the days become consistently hotter, it is a good idea to plan on visiting the garden every day or two, to soak your soil. This is crucial for your plants to continue to thrive. Early morning watering is the best time and the second best option is during the cooler evening hours. Watering during the hottest midday hours can scald your leaves and fail to penetrate those deeper layers in the soil where you want your roots to dig.

Enjoy your summer - so far!