From Maintenance to Abundance: June Garden Strategies

June marks the transition from planting the garden to tending and harvesting.  We now need to focus on keeping plants healthy, reducing pests and disease, and keeping up with the harvest. For gardeners in small spaces, targeted strategies will help to maximize the abundance from your plot. We will cover practical techniques for abundance throughout the season including trellises for vining plants, how to optimize your yields throughout the season, and water-efficient methods to meet increased watering needs.  Pests and diseases tend to appear in June.  We will discuss how to identify an issue and natural strategies for responding to bring your garden back to balance.  If you have a pest or disease issue, please email a picture so we can help you to find a solution. Handouts for the month will include resources on water efficiency, common pests & diseases, winter garden planning, the monthly task list, and more.  

This is the June class of the Grow Your Own Produce workshop series.