What to do in your garden in July

For sweeter tomatoes pick in AM!

Harvest vegetables and fruits as they ripen, and remove any overripe or diseased produce

Weed garden beds regularly to prevent competition for nutrients and water

Apply organic fertilizer or compost to replenish soil nutrients depleted by heavy feeding plants

IN SEASON THIS MONTH

  • Tomatoes
  • Cucumbers
  • Zucchini
  • Peppers
  • Berries
  • Cherries
  • Peaches
  • Plums
  • Beans
  • Peas
Posted on Monday, July 14th, 2025

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