We have two videos for you and some resources! In our first video this week , our guides discuss two important factors for successful growing: temperature and sunlight. They also explore the wonderful world of growing, harvesting and eating kale!
In our second video of the week, our guides teach you everything you need to know about chives and an introduction to growing food in raised beds
Have a shady balcony or backyard? Not sure what to grow in pots/containers? Here’s a simple list of some common vegetables to grow in June depending on your environment. Recommended plantings for this week: calendula and nasturtiums (edible flowers), carrots, beets, heat loving plants like cucumbers, papers and tomatoes.
For more information on this week's topics check out the following resources: West Coast Seeds produced a Gardening Basics guide that provides definitions on important vegetable gardening terms, more information on how to select vegetables based on available sunlight, container growing, seeding, transplanting, watering and more!
For more information on growing and caring for our vegetable and herb of the week, Cornell University has produced a guide to growing kale and chives.
