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yes, ma'am, I will keep planting, even though I'm dealing with the heat. I have your seeds and shade cloths, so I'll be using your suggestions. My container plants are doing better than beds, but succession planting is a great strategy! 🥰🌻🌻🌻🪴
Hi Annie! That's the spirit-keep on planting despite the heat! I'm glad to hear you've got my seeds and shade cloths in play. Container gardening sounds like a smart move, especially with succession planting. Keep up the great work and happy gardening! 🌿💧
Wonderful! You are so welcome! Watching our livestream on Mondays, 12PT may be helpful to you, too! You can interact with other gardeners and the SmartPot and Monterey Garden Team! Keep me posted, CK
Love your channel. Been vegetable gardening in the Mid Atlantic for over 50 years. Been in a severe drought for six weeks which we tend to see every 10 to 15 years. What I've never seen is the heat. Overall a very poor season. Ground is dust dry down as far as u care to dig. Even with daily watering most of the summer crops have died early. Not gonna take a chance on July or August staples we normally start. Hopefully by September we can get our fall crops started.
Thank you so much for the kind words about my channel! It sounds like you have a wealth of gardening experience. I'm sorry to hear about the severe drought and heat-it's tough on everyone and everything in the garden. Hopefully, the weather will turn around soon, and you'll have better luck with your fall crops in September. Hang in there, and happy gardening - CaliKim
I’m trying to start up my garden but having a hard time. It’s been hard doing anything after I was hit by a drink driver. I can barely walk.. but nothing will stop me from being a gardener. Love your channel.
Hey Mama Bear Pam, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your accident-it sounds incredibly tough. It's inspiring to hear that despite everything, you're determined to keep gardening. Take things one step at a time, and remember, gardening can be therapeutic too. Sending healing thoughts your way and thank you so much for your support of my channel. Keep going strong! 🌱💚 PS - did you see our "July Must Plant" video where I read and answered your comment?
I am 69 and have a bad back, but I am doing my gardening.. just take your time, do some elevated raised bed... don't push yourself,do what your body allows you to do.. happy gardening my friend.
I just planted a zucchini in a spot in my potato bed where I pulled some baby potatoes for dinner. Definitely need to pamper baby plants, I water daily for about a week and protect with shade cloth when needed. I tried using straw as a mulch in my beds with jumping worms, unfortunately, jumping worms went for it, not as bad as the shredded leaves several years ago, think I will try dried grass next year. Are the scallop squash similar to patty pan? After I pull my garlic is when I plant my bush bean, plenty of time for sure. Doing more succession planting this year, really makes the most out of the garden. I always let a few biannual veggies go to seed for the pollinators. Think I will be placing an order for some of your seeds, like to support channels I enjoy. Stay Well!!!!
Hey Brian! It sounds like you've got a lot going on in your garden-planting zucchini among the potato bed is a wonderful way to succession plant - smart! Daily watering and shade cloth are great for baby plants. Sorry to hear about the jumping worms with the straw mulch - those are crazy creatures! Dried grass sounds like a good alternative. Scallop squash are similar to patty pan-they both have that distinctive shape! Succession planting and letting biennial veggies go to seed are smart moves for maximizing your garden's productivity. Thank you for purchasing my seeds-I appreciate your support! Stay well and happy gardening! 🌱
Great timing on the video. I think I’ll try planting more beans, cucumbers, basil and maybe a sunflower. But I lol have to defend against the deer and squirrels. 😊 Does the scallop squash spread? I have never grown squash because of how wide the vines grows, so maybe this variety won’t spread as much. 🤷🏽♀️
Hey Deb! Awesome timing for your planting plans! Beans, cucumbers, basil, and sunflowers are a great mix. Dealing with deer and squirrels can be tricky - but you've got this! Scalloped squash actually doesn't spread-it's a bush variety, so it stays more compact. Check out my squash pruning video to see how I manage mine. Happy gardening and best of luck with your new plants! 😊🌿
Hey Liese - Thank you so much for your sweet words about my garden! 🌼 I always include links to the supplies I use in the video description for easy reference. Look there for direct links to find the 6-cell seed trays you're looking for. Happy gardening-it's a joy to share this journey with you! ❤️🌱
Today and yeaterday it was 102F in the shade here in Sylauga AL. Living out in the country, it is always about five degrees hotter in the summer, and five deegrees colder in the winter than in the city where the temperature is recorded. All my plants are mulched, and I've had to switch to daily watering, some plants twice a day to keep my garden going. In July, I start transitioning to a fall garden. In a week, I'll plant fall potatoes, and on July 15th, I'll do seed starts for cabbage, and sow carrot and turnip seeds. In Auguast, I'll sow seed starts for cauliflower and broccoli. Then it is time for the ground cherries, summer squash, and carrots to come out. In September, I'll sow seeds for Yellow Heart Winter Choy and Boc Choy, and in October-garlic. I don't have my fall garden completely planned out, so there may be other plantings. My chicken run has arrived, so tomorrow and Friday I will be assembling it. It won't be long before the little chicks are moved out to their new home. The puma has returned; we lost another cat, Sneaky Pete, last night.
Hey Jay, sounds like you've been busy managing the extreme temperatures out there in Sylauga, AL! Daily watering and mulching are smart strategies to keep your garden thriving. Your fall garden plans sound exciting-fall potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and turnips are great choices. Sorry to hear about Sneaky Pete, so difficult to lost a beloved pet. Exciting that your chicken run is arriving soon! Wishing you success with your garden and new chicken adventure.
Thank you for another video full of tips! We are having a heat wave this week here in Lynden, WA. No coverings added yet, except for the pest protection nets in my peas. We may have to harvest tonight or most of them will be gone for the season 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
Sounds like you've got your garden well-mulched and ready to weather those dry spells! It must be a relief to finally get some rain after a whole month without. Hopefully, your plants are soaking it all up and thriving now. Alabama weather can be quite unpredictable, but it sounds like you've got things under control with your mulching strategy. Keep up the good work, and here's to more rain and happy plants! CK
Thank you so much, ThanhGardenTV! I'm glad you appreciate how the vegetable garden is shaping up. It's all about creating a welcoming and productive space. Happy gardening! 🌿🌼
The variety selections on your list are awesome. I will confess - I am little biased because I just happen to be growing many of them. I love Tiny Tim tomatoes, they're a staple - as well as Diva cukes. So, SO, good. My Teddy Bear sunflowers just popped up. And my scalloped squash is well on its way (and vertical, no less!!) I did not know about Prospera basil, thank you for that nugget. Happy 4th!
I'm so glad you love the variety selections-Tiny Tim tomatoes and Diva cukes are the best! Your garden sounds amazing, especially those Teddy Bear sunflowers and scalloped squash. Happy to share the Prospera basil tip-happy growing! 🌻🍅🥒 CK
Fantastic as always! Thank you for these excellent tips. I’ll let you know how they do. Question: We are leaving our huge home to live in an RV for a few months and build a new home in the country. Planning on bringing my garden with me and putting it all around the RV to make it beautiful. How do I keep animals from eating it all up?
Hi Fetch - glad you enjoyed the video! So excited for your move to the country! A fence is a great way to keep the deer out, keep it simple with a roll of galvanized fencing and some T posts. Tulle is helpful for squirrels and rats, I set traps for the rats as well. No guarantees on the critters, though, they can be very determined! Good luck and keep us posted on your new home and your in-between garden - it will be worth it to have those fresh veggies until your new home is ready!
I live out in the country. Deer aren't a problem until after the first frost, and remain a problem until May. After the spring grasses have come up, they aren't much of a problem. I plant in raised beds, so to keep deer out of my garden, it is a simple matter to cover the beds with netting until May. I also use motion sensor alarms, set to go off only after it is dark, to keep them from nibbling on my fruit trees. They love apple blossoms and petunias.
That's awesome to hear! Tiny Tim tomatoes are such reliable performers, and it's amazing that yours keeps coming back year after year. Happy harvesting from your perennial favorite! 🍅😊 CK
That's awesome, Sherry! Teddy bear sunflowers are such cheerful additions to any garden. Enjoy the anticipation, and I hope they bloom beautifully for you! 🌻🌞
Shade cloth is a real game changer, Stephanie! Glad you enjoyed the welcome, maybe we'll add in back in to the beginning. 😀 Enjoy your new transplants and happy summer gardening! 🌿🌼
Hi there - Awesome to hear you're gearing up for gardening this weekend! It's worth it to pay for higher quality organic soil at your local garden center or make your own to save money as I show in my container garden soil video or raised bed DIY soil video. You can also save money by purchasing soil in bulk from a landscape company. Enjoy your garden weekend!
Last year my garden experiment was to plant throughout the season. We had rough bush beans to freeze and eat throughout the winter because of that and it was amazing-garden beans in February make the cold dreariness a little easier to bear.
Just fyi…Micro dwarfs get about 10” tall and give loads of tomatoes in a 1 gallon pot. I grow Orange Hat on my porch. They are so good and quick. Dwarf determinates get about 2-3’ tall and grow full size, saladedettes , or cherry tomatoes. Victory seeds and SanDiago seed co have multiple varieties.
Absolutely, Rick! Dwarf tomatoes are a must-try. They're compact, flavorful, and perfect for any garden size. You'll love how easy they are to grow and how tasty they are. If you're looking for seeds, check out my Late Summer and Container Garden Seed Collection at calikimgardenandhome.com for my favorite varieties. Happy planting! 🍅
Hi Kim! I ordered one of your late summer seed collections about 7 years ago. It gave me a much needed boost after a late garden start that year for me and I got a nice harvest. It's a favorite garden memory for me :) I now always start new veggies now in July thanks to your encouragement!
I wasn’t sure how else to reach you. I can not open the google doc for Jill’s virtual card. It says I must have permission which is the way g docs usually works…. :(
Have you tried the orange hat tomato? One of my favorites. I had great success with cucumbers this year thank goodness. I planted 8 varieties. I also like the lemon and boston pickling as my favorites. I will plant beans tomorrow. Good video 👏
Hey Rocky - Always great to hear from you! Your success with cucumbers this year is awesome-8 varieties, that's impressive! Those orange hat tomatoes sound wonderful; I'll definitely add them to my list for next year. Thanks for sharing, and happy planting and harvesting those beans! 🌱🍅
I have squash, Cucumber and zucchini planted in my garden bed. They NEVER make it here in east Tennessee. There is NO shade at all in my yard, not one tree. And it's HOT. What can I do to help my plants be successful? Thanks for any feedback
@@michelewynn9140 try using some shade cloth. 😊. I live in 9b Central Valley California and we are reaching 111 degrees 😔 the shade cloth has saved my garden. It may look like an encampment in my backyard, but my plants are producing. Good luck! 😊
Hey Michele, surviving the Tennessee heat without shade can be tough on veggies like squash, cucumber, and zucchini. Our latest video has some game-changing tips to help your plants not just survive but thrive in these conditions. Check it out-you might find just what you need to keep your garden flourishing despite the heat! 🌿🔥
Hey Storms, thanks for sharing your tip! Shade cloth can be a lifesaver in extreme heat. Michele, it sounds like it could really help your plants beat the Tennessee heatwave. Hang in there, and here's to a productive garden season despite the challenges! 🌞
In Texas 8a it’s around 100 every day right now. My goal is to just try to keep my tomato plants alive for a fall harvest. Aug I will add compost and liquid fertilizer. Peppers are doing great under shade cloth. Right now is too hot for cukes although I think squash might be ok under shade cloth. I have some young basil plants that I can harvest soon and Orange Hat micro dwarfs on the porch that are blooming. Heat doesn’t seem to affect them like full size tomatoes.
Hey Becky! You're tackling the Texas heat like a pro! Keeping those tomato plants going for a fall harvest is a smart strategy. Your fertilizer plan and shade cloth shows you've got a green thumb mindset. Harvesting your basil is so satisfying, and those Orange Hat micro dwarfs blooming on your porch are a cool touch. Keep up the great work in your garden! 🌞🌱
Mulch question: We all keep our soil and just revive it each season…it’s our biggest investment! ❤ But at the end of the season, do you remove the mulch and toss it before you store your soil in the overflow soil bin? I’ve not used it before, but I’m about to. (Florida temps)
Hey Stephanie! You're really rocking it with your soil strategy-smart gardening! No need to toss your mulch when adding soil to your overflow bin. It breaks down over time, adding valuable organic matter and enriching your soil's structure. Avoid wood chip mulch as it can compete for nitrogen. Shredded leaves and straw are perfect-they break down easily and enrich the soil beautifully. You're on top of it, especially in Florida's heat. Keep nurturing that soil and enjoy all the rewards in your garden! 🌿
I am new to vegetable gardening. I am in Florida and had a cucumber plant growing really well until some aphids or something came around. I did insecticide spray and it destroyed the leaves. 🤦♀️ I am thinking I will be trying all these 5 plants out because it makes sense to continually keep up with the new plants as the others are nearing harvest.
Hey Sunny- , welcome to the world of vegetable gardening! It's a bummer about your cucumber plant and dealing with those pesky aphids. It's awesome that you're trying out new plants and staying on top of things. For effective pest control, I recommend Monterey Take Down-it's super effective, especially when applied in the evening to avoid UV damage, which might have affected your cucumber leaves. You can find it at montereylawngarden.com and use code "CALIKIM10" for a discount. Check out our disease control video for more helpful tips. Happy gardening! 🌿
Hi Esther - I'm glad you found the tips helpful. Now is the perfect time to plant bush beans-I hope they thrive in your garden this time! Happy planting! 🌱
Hi Carolyn - Neptune's Harvest is awesome for your plants-it's a power-packed nutrient boost with fish and seaweed extracts. And yes, you can definitely use it with Vitality! I often mix fish fertilizer and Vitality in my videos because they work so well together, keeping your plants healthy and thriving. Keep those plants happy and they'll thank you many times over! 🌿
Hey Eff - Beans love soaking up the sun, so if they're not looking too perky, plant more in a spot that gets 6 to 8 hours daily. That extra sunshine boost makes a huge difference! Keep me posted!
Don't know why I even bother planting a garden up in the mountains behind San Diego. I have "HERDS" of gophers in my yard. I planted 9 tomato plants and 22 pepper plants. The tomatoes are quarter size and the gophers have taken out 3 plants already. They took out 2 pepper plants. They will all be gone before I get one ripe tomato or pepper. Just buy them from the store and appreciate the work the farmers do to get it to you.
Sounds like you need to line your beds with hardware cloth. Next level gardening channel has a video where he’s adding it to his beds. Also sets traps.
That sounds frustrating, William! Dealing with gophers can be a real challenge. Have you tried hardware cloth at the bottom of your raised beds? It can help deter those little troublemakers. Hang in there, and hopefully, you'll still get to enjoy some of those homegrown veggies!
Peppers take a long time, especially the hotter varieties. If you live in zone 10 you could start them now. Otherwise if you started them now you would need to over winter them indoors and transplant when frost has passed. In Texas I start mine in late January to transplant April 1.
Hey Keith! It depends on where you live and your local growing season. If you're in an area with a shorter growing season, starting habanero pepper seeds now might be tricky because you might not have enough time to harvest before cold weather sets in. In that case, grabbing transplants from your local garden center is a great option-they're already started and will give you a head start! Give it a shot and see how they do! 🌶️🌞
@CaliKim29 inNJ by the shore. So far not bad,zucchini and cucumbers are good. Tomatoes are starting, various flowers good Did mostly winter sowing with great results!
@MsSan61 0 seconds ago @MsSan61 0 seconds ago My husband became ill and had surgery. While he was ill and in the hospital something ate my veggies,cow peas cucumbers ,okra, herbs,marigolds tomatoes,beans and even a ten year old mint plant. .Iknow the heat killed some things also. So now it is the end of June what can I plant in July? With much prayer what can I plant or is it to late??I live in MIDDLE Georgia, Reply
Hey there! I'm really sorry to hear about what you've been going through with your husband's illness and your garden. That sounds like a lot to handle all at once! In July, despite the challenges, you can still plant some more of those heat-loving veggies in Middle Georgia. They should do well with the warm weather ahead. Don't forget to protect them from the intense sun with shade cloth. Sending you positive vibes for a resilient garden! 🌿🌞
Which of these veggies will you plant in July? Thanks for gardening with us! -CaliKim & CameraGuy
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yes, ma'am, I will keep planting, even though I'm dealing with the heat. I have your seeds and shade cloths, so I'll be using your suggestions. My container plants are doing better than beds, but succession planting is a great strategy! 🥰🌻🌻🌻🪴
I actually have some golden nugget tomato seedlings going, as well as one of the squash plants. I’ll have to try those other plants you mentioned too!
Question, do plants like zucchini and cucumber only produce a certain amount of produce and then they’re done? How do you know when they’re done?
I got from a friend two straight 8 cucumbers, and I've been planting peas in my containers.
Hi Annie! That's the spirit-keep on planting despite the heat! I'm glad to hear you've got my seeds and shade cloths in play. Container gardening sounds like a smart move, especially with succession planting. Keep up the great work and happy gardening! 🌿💧
I'VE BEEN GROWING VARIOUS VEGGIES USING A HAPHAZARD TECHNIQUE FOR A DECENT HARVEST. I WANT TO PLANT WITH A PLAN. THANKS FOR HELPING ME GET STARTED
Wonderful! You are so welcome! Watching our livestream on Mondays, 12PT may be helpful to you, too! You can interact with other gardeners and the SmartPot and Monterey Garden Team! Keep me posted, CK
Love your channel. Been vegetable gardening in the Mid Atlantic for over 50 years. Been in a severe drought for six weeks which we tend to see every 10 to 15 years. What I've never seen is the heat. Overall a very poor season. Ground is dust dry down as far as u care to dig. Even with daily watering most of the summer crops have died early. Not gonna take a chance on July or August staples we normally start. Hopefully by September we can get our fall crops started.
Thank you so much for the kind words about my channel! It sounds like you have a wealth of gardening experience. I'm sorry to hear about the severe drought and heat-it's tough on everyone and everything in the garden. Hopefully, the weather will turn around soon, and you'll have better luck with your fall crops in September. Hang in there, and happy gardening - CaliKim
I’m trying to start up my garden but having a hard time. It’s been hard doing anything after I was hit by a drink driver. I can barely walk.. but nothing will stop me from being a gardener. Love your channel.
So sorry you are having such a hard time. I do admire your persistence and I know your garden will help you heal. Sending positive thoughts your way.
gardening is a great sport. It forces you to move, but you can do it at your own pace. I wish you get well soon!
Hey Mama Bear Pam, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your accident-it sounds incredibly tough. It's inspiring to hear that despite everything, you're determined to keep gardening. Take things one step at a time, and remember, gardening can be therapeutic too. Sending healing thoughts your way and thank you so much for your support of my channel. Keep going strong! 🌱💚 PS - did you see our "July Must Plant" video where I read and answered your comment?
I am 69 and have a bad back, but I am doing my gardening.. just take your time, do some elevated raised bed... don't push yourself,do what your body allows you to do.. happy gardening my friend.
Love the little shade cloth blankie!
Aww, doesn't it just look adorable? Like a cozy little shade cloth blankie for our sun-weary plants! 😊🌿 CK
I just planted a zucchini in a spot in my potato bed where I pulled some baby potatoes for dinner.
Definitely need to pamper baby plants, I water daily for about a week and protect with shade cloth when needed.
I tried using straw as a mulch in my beds with jumping worms, unfortunately, jumping worms went for it, not as bad as the shredded leaves several years ago, think I will try dried grass next year.
Are the scallop squash similar to patty pan?
After I pull my garlic is when I plant my bush bean, plenty of time for sure.
Doing more succession planting this year, really makes the most out of the garden.
I always let a few biannual veggies go to seed for the pollinators.
Think I will be placing an order for some of your seeds, like to support channels I enjoy.
Stay Well!!!!
Hey Brian! It sounds like you've got a lot going on in your garden-planting zucchini among the potato bed is a wonderful way to succession plant - smart! Daily watering and shade cloth are great for baby plants. Sorry to hear about the jumping worms with the straw mulch - those are crazy creatures! Dried grass sounds like a good alternative. Scallop squash are similar to patty pan-they both have that distinctive shape! Succession planting and letting biennial veggies go to seed are smart moves for maximizing your garden's productivity. Thank you for purchasing my seeds-I appreciate your support! Stay well and happy gardening! 🌱
Great timing on the video. I think I’ll try planting more beans, cucumbers, basil and maybe a sunflower.
But I lol have to defend against the deer and squirrels. 😊
Does the scallop squash spread? I have never grown squash because of how wide the vines grows, so maybe this variety won’t spread as much. 🤷🏽♀️
Hey Deb! Awesome timing for your planting plans! Beans, cucumbers, basil, and sunflowers are a great mix. Dealing with deer and squirrels can be tricky - but you've got this! Scalloped squash actually doesn't spread-it's a bush variety, so it stays more compact. Check out my squash pruning video to see how I manage mine. Happy gardening and best of luck with your new plants! 😊🌿
Where to find the 6 cell seed trays?? I can't find anything but the 9/12 seed cell trays. Please and Thank You!! Your garden is so Beautiful!! ❤️🤍💙⚘️🪴
Hey Liese - Thank you so much for your sweet words about my garden! 🌼 I always include links to the supplies I use in the video description for easy reference. Look there for direct links to find the 6-cell seed trays you're looking for. Happy gardening-it's a joy to share this journey with you! ❤️🌱
Today and yeaterday it was 102F in the shade here in Sylauga AL. Living out in the country, it is always about five degrees hotter in the summer, and five deegrees colder in the winter than in the city where the temperature is recorded. All my plants are mulched, and I've had to switch to daily watering, some plants twice a day to keep my garden going. In July, I start transitioning to a fall garden. In a week, I'll plant fall potatoes, and on July 15th, I'll do seed starts for cabbage, and sow carrot and turnip seeds. In Auguast, I'll sow seed starts for cauliflower and broccoli. Then it is time for the ground cherries, summer squash, and carrots to come out. In September, I'll sow seeds for Yellow Heart Winter Choy and Boc Choy, and in October-garlic. I don't have my fall garden completely planned out, so there may be other plantings. My chicken run has arrived, so tomorrow and Friday I will be assembling it. It won't be long before the little chicks are moved out to their new home. The puma has returned; we lost another cat, Sneaky Pete, last night.
Hey Jay, sounds like you've been busy managing the extreme temperatures out there in Sylauga, AL! Daily watering and mulching are smart strategies to keep your garden thriving. Your fall garden plans sound exciting-fall potatoes, cabbage, carrots, and turnips are great choices. Sorry to hear about Sneaky Pete, so difficult to lost a beloved pet. Exciting that your chicken run is arriving soon! Wishing you success with your garden and new chicken adventure.
No matter where you live. In your dreams darling, you never plant here in July or August as far too hot and you'll just be waisting your time.
I was wondering what to plant i July, thank you so much for the information.. New subscriber here.
Perfect! Welcome, great to have you, Melanie. You do a great job in your garden, as well!!! Subbed ya'! CK
I didn't know about the shade cloth. My plants from the store died as well. Thanks!
Ahhh, maybe this'll be helpful for next go around! CK
Thank you for another video full of tips! We are having a heat wave this week here in Lynden, WA. No coverings added yet, except for the pest protection nets in my peas. We may have to harvest tonight or most of them will be gone for the season 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
Sounds like you've got your garden well-mulched and ready to weather those dry spells! It must be a relief to finally get some rain after a whole month without. Hopefully, your plants are soaking it all up and thriving now. Alabama weather can be quite unpredictable, but it sounds like you've got things under control with your mulching strategy. Keep up the good work, and here's to more rain and happy plants! CK
Seed starts outside! Wonderful idea. Thank you!
You're welcome, Dawn! Seed starting outside can be a game-changer. Enjoy watching your plants grow strong and healthy! 🌱 Happy gardening!
Your vegetable garden is clean and beautiful, it looks very nice
Thank you so much, ThanhGardenTV! I'm glad you appreciate how the vegetable garden is shaping up. It's all about creating a welcoming and productive space. Happy gardening! 🌿🌼
I just made pesto for the first time with my Basil plants. It is absolutely delicious.
Hey Luna! That's awesome! Fresh homemade pesto with basil from your own garden is unbeatable. Enjoy every bite of that deliciousness! 🌿🍃
@@CaliKim29 The other day your video popped up on how your channel got started. What a great story!
The variety selections on your list are awesome. I will confess - I am little biased because I just happen to be growing many of them. I love Tiny Tim tomatoes, they're a staple - as well as Diva cukes. So, SO, good. My Teddy Bear sunflowers just popped up. And my scalloped squash is well on its way (and vertical, no less!!) I did not know about Prospera basil, thank you for that nugget. Happy 4th!
I'm so glad you love the variety selections-Tiny Tim tomatoes and Diva cukes are the best! Your garden sounds amazing, especially those Teddy Bear sunflowers and scalloped squash. Happy to share the Prospera basil tip-happy growing! 🌻🍅🥒 CK
Fantastic as always! Thank you for these excellent tips. I’ll let you know how they do. Question: We are leaving our huge home to live in an RV for a few months and build a new home in the country. Planning on bringing my garden with me and putting it all around the RV to make it beautiful. How do I keep animals from eating it all up?
Hi Fetch - glad you enjoyed the video! So excited for your move to the country! A fence is a great way to keep the deer out, keep it simple with a roll of galvanized fencing and some T posts. Tulle is helpful for squirrels and rats, I set traps for the rats as well. No guarantees on the critters, though, they can be very determined! Good luck and keep us posted on your new home and your in-between garden - it will be worth it to have those fresh veggies until your new home is ready!
@@CaliKim29love those suggestions! You are my only go to for gardening tips! Will check out your shop for seeds. Bless you Cali!
I live out in the country. Deer aren't a problem until after the first frost, and remain a problem until May. After the spring grasses have come up, they aren't much of a problem. I plant in raised beds, so to keep deer out of my garden, it is a simple matter to cover the beds with netting until May. I also use motion sensor alarms, set to go off only after it is dark, to keep them from nibbling on my fruit trees. They love apple blossoms and petunias.
@@jaytoney3007 Thanks for sharing!
I’m totally confused
When you grow your tomatoes up and clip it to the string what do you tie the bottom of the string to? The plant itself?
I've planted at least 3 of your list. I still have a Tiny Tim Tomato I planted several years ago. It just keeps coming back and it's produces a lot.
That's awesome to hear! Tiny Tim tomatoes are such reliable performers, and it's amazing that yours keeps coming back year after year. Happy harvesting from your perennial favorite! 🍅😊 CK
I love teddy bear sunflowers! 🌻 Waiting for mine to bloom.
That's awesome, Sherry! Teddy bear sunflowers are such cheerful additions to any garden. Enjoy the anticipation, and I hope they bloom beautifully for you! 🌻🌞
Thank you so much for this awesome video!! Really want to try cucumbers, basil, and sunflowers! Good luck everyone!
You're welcome, Sarah! Those are fantastic choices-cucumbers, basil, and sunflowers make a wonderful combination. Best of luck with your garden! 🌱🌻
Thanks for sharing
Shade cloth! Yes!!!!
Thank you for the good idea about the new transplants!
(Side note….we waited for” WELCOME TO MY GARDEN” at the beginning!)
Shade cloth is a real game changer, Stephanie! Glad you enjoyed the welcome, maybe we'll add in back in to the beginning. 😀 Enjoy your new transplants and happy summer gardening! 🌿🌼
TooKool...
Can you tell me what soil to buy and I’m going to try this weekend to pick up all my supplies to start.
It depends on if you are planting in ground or a container
Hi there - Awesome to hear you're gearing up for gardening this weekend! It's worth it to pay for higher quality organic soil at your local garden center or make your own to save money as I show in my container garden soil video or raised bed DIY soil video. You can also save money by purchasing soil in bulk from a landscape company. Enjoy your garden weekend!
Last year my garden experiment was to plant throughout the season. We had rough bush beans to freeze and eat throughout the winter because of that and it was amazing-garden beans in February make the cold dreariness a little easier to bear.
PERECT! That's what it is all about! Do keep us posted!! CK
Drawrf tomatoes. That's one tomato I have never tried, although I guess I should.
Just fyi…Micro dwarfs get about 10” tall and give loads of tomatoes in a 1 gallon pot. I grow Orange Hat on my porch. They are so good and quick.
Dwarf determinates get about 2-3’ tall and grow full size, saladedettes , or cherry tomatoes. Victory seeds and SanDiago seed co have multiple varieties.
Absolutely, Rick! Dwarf tomatoes are a must-try. They're compact, flavorful, and perfect for any garden size. You'll love how easy they are to grow and how tasty they are. If you're looking for seeds, check out my Late Summer and Container Garden Seed Collection at calikimgardenandhome.com for my favorite varieties. Happy planting! 🍅
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Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. What are you planting this month? See you again soon! 🌿
@@CaliKim29 ce mois ci je plante des courgettes, melons, je repique aussi les poireaux d'hiver, je sème aussi des carottes 🥕 et des haricots,
Southwest Idaho here. Still planting for some late summer.
Hey Jenny,, how exciting to be planting for late summer in Southwest Idaho! What's on your planting list right now? Enjoy your gardening! 🌱
Happy Happy just purchases your July seeds! 🥒🌻🏵🍅
Happy, happy! Thanks so much for purchasing the July seeds! I can't wait to see how your garden grows. Happy gardening! 🌻 CaliKim
Hi Kim! I ordered one of your late summer seed collections about 7 years ago. It gave me a much needed boost after a late garden start that year for me and I got a nice harvest. It's a favorite garden memory for me :) I now always start new veggies now in July thanks to your encouragement!
Colleen that is SO awesome!! LOVE to hear that. Thank you for your support, trust and views (LOL) for all of these years! Kim
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I wasn’t sure how else to reach you. I can not open the google doc for Jill’s virtual card. It says I must have permission which is the way g docs usually works…. :(
Have you tried the orange hat tomato? One of my favorites. I had great success with cucumbers this year thank goodness. I planted 8 varieties. I also like the lemon and boston pickling as my favorites. I will plant beans tomorrow. Good video 👏
Orange hat is my favorite too
Hey Rocky - Always great to hear from you! Your success with cucumbers this year is awesome-8 varieties, that's impressive! Those orange hat tomatoes sound wonderful; I'll definitely add them to my list for next year. Thanks for sharing, and happy planting and harvesting those beans! 🌱🍅
@@CaliKim29 Thank you. I have a few of the beans I planted sprouting. 👏
I have squash, Cucumber and zucchini planted in my garden bed. They NEVER make it here in east Tennessee. There is NO shade at all in my yard, not one tree. And it's HOT. What can I do to help my plants be successful? Thanks for any feedback
@@michelewynn9140 try using some shade cloth. 😊. I live in 9b Central Valley California and we are reaching 111 degrees 😔 the shade cloth has saved my garden. It may look like an encampment in my backyard, but my plants are producing. Good luck! 😊
Hey Michele, surviving the Tennessee heat without shade can be tough on veggies like squash, cucumber, and zucchini. Our latest video has some game-changing tips to help your plants not just survive but thrive in these conditions. Check it out-you might find just what you need to keep your garden flourishing despite the heat! 🌿🔥
Hey Storms, thanks for sharing your tip! Shade cloth can be a lifesaver in extreme heat. Michele, it sounds like it could really help your plants beat the Tennessee heatwave. Hang in there, and here's to a productive garden season despite the challenges! 🌞
@@stormsmyst thx! I bought some and put them on last night
Thank you so much
Simra - your welcome! What are you planting in your garden this month? 😊
Thank you!❤
Sura, glad I could help! What's on your planting list for this month? 😊
In Texas 8a it’s around 100 every day right now. My goal is to just try to keep my tomato plants alive for a fall harvest. Aug I will add compost and liquid fertilizer.
Peppers are doing great under shade cloth.
Right now is too hot for cukes although I think squash might be ok under shade cloth.
I have some young basil plants that I can harvest soon and Orange Hat micro dwarfs on the porch that are blooming. Heat doesn’t seem to affect them like full size tomatoes.
Hey Becky! You're tackling the Texas heat like a pro! Keeping those tomato plants going for a fall harvest is a smart strategy. Your fertilizer plan and shade cloth shows you've got a green thumb mindset. Harvesting your basil is so satisfying, and those Orange Hat micro dwarfs blooming on your porch are a cool touch. Keep up the great work in your garden! 🌞🌱
Mulch question:
We all keep our soil and just revive it each season…it’s our biggest investment! ❤
But at the end of the season, do you remove the mulch and toss it before you store your soil in the overflow soil bin?
I’ve not used it before, but I’m about to. (Florida temps)
Hey Stephanie! You're really rocking it with your soil strategy-smart gardening! No need to toss your mulch when adding soil to your overflow bin. It breaks down over time, adding valuable organic matter and enriching your soil's structure. Avoid wood chip mulch as it can compete for nitrogen. Shredded leaves and straw are perfect-they break down easily and enrich the soil beautifully. You're on top of it, especially in Florida's heat. Keep nurturing that soil and enjoy all the rewards in your garden! 🌿
I am new to vegetable gardening. I am in Florida and had a cucumber plant growing really well until some aphids or something came around. I did insecticide spray and it destroyed the leaves. 🤦♀️ I am thinking I will be trying all these 5 plants out because it makes sense to continually keep up with the new plants as the others are nearing harvest.
Hey Sunny- , welcome to the world of vegetable gardening! It's a bummer about your cucumber plant and dealing with those pesky aphids. It's awesome that you're trying out new plants and staying on top of things. For effective pest control, I recommend Monterey Take Down-it's super effective, especially when applied in the evening to avoid UV damage, which might have affected your cucumber leaves. You can find it at montereylawngarden.com and use code "CALIKIM10" for a discount. Check out our disease control video for more helpful tips. Happy gardening! 🌿
Thank you Kim for the tips. I'm going to try the bush bean's I bout from you. Hopefully they will grow this time.
Hi Esther - I'm glad you found the tips helpful. Now is the perfect time to plant bush beans-I hope they thrive in your garden this time! Happy planting! 🌱
i have a question for you..have your heard of netunes harvest? can i use that and vitality at the same time?
Hi Carolyn - Neptune's Harvest is awesome for your plants-it's a power-packed nutrient boost with fish and seaweed extracts. And yes, you can definitely use it with Vitality! I often mix fish fertilizer and Vitality in my videos because they work so well together, keeping your plants healthy and thriving. Keep those plants happy and they'll thank you many times over! 🌿
My beans aren’t happy. I think maybe they aren’t getting enough sun. Do beans like full sun?
Hey Eff - Beans love soaking up the sun, so if they're not looking too perky, plant more in a spot that gets 6 to 8 hours daily. That extra sunshine boost makes a huge difference! Keep me posted!
@@CaliKim29 I think mine are too shaded. Thanks! I’ll try to move them but I’m out of space! 😂
Don't know why I even bother planting a garden up in the mountains behind San Diego. I have "HERDS" of gophers in my yard. I planted 9 tomato plants and 22 pepper plants. The tomatoes are quarter size and the gophers have taken out 3 plants already. They took out 2 pepper plants. They will all be gone before I get one ripe tomato or pepper. Just buy them from the store and appreciate the work the farmers do to get it to you.
Sounds like you need to line your beds with hardware cloth. Next level gardening channel has a video where he’s adding it to his beds. Also sets traps.
That sounds frustrating, William! Dealing with gophers can be a real challenge. Have you tried hardware cloth at the bottom of your raised beds? It can help deter those little troublemakers. Hang in there, and hopefully, you'll still get to enjoy some of those homegrown veggies!
My tomatoes are planted directly in the ground inside 10" dia x 10" deep wire baskets. I'm on 3 1/2 acres with a well. The gophers still get them.
Good kim is it little too late to start peppers seeds because I want to grow habanero peppers 🌶🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅
Peppers take a long time, especially the hotter varieties. If you live in zone 10 you could start them now.
Otherwise if you started them now you would need to over winter them indoors and transplant when frost has passed.
In Texas I start mine in late January to transplant April 1.
Hey Keith! It depends on where you live and your local growing season. If you're in an area with a shorter growing season, starting habanero pepper seeds now might be tricky because you might not have enough time to harvest before cold weather sets in. In that case, grabbing transplants from your local garden center is a great option-they're already started and will give you a head start! Give it a shot and see how they do! 🌶️🌞
Thank you. 😊
You're welcome, Terri! 😊 What are you planting in your garden this month?
Looks great Kim!
Thanks, Rose! I'm so happy you like it! How's your garden coming along?
@CaliKim29 inNJ by the shore. So far not bad,zucchini and cucumbers are good. Tomatoes are starting, various flowers good
Did mostly winter sowing with great results!
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My husband became ill and had surgery. While he was ill and in the hospital something ate my veggies,cow peas cucumbers ,okra, herbs,marigolds tomatoes,beans and even a ten year old mint plant. .Iknow the heat killed some things also. So now it is the end of June what can I plant in July? With much prayer what can I plant or is it to late??I live in MIDDLE Georgia,
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Hey there! I'm really sorry to hear about what you've been going through with your husband's illness and your garden. That sounds like a lot to handle all at once! In July, despite the challenges, you can still plant some more of those heat-loving veggies in Middle Georgia. They should do well with the warm weather ahead. Don't forget to protect them from the intense sun with shade cloth. Sending you positive vibes for a resilient garden! 🌿🌞
How large / what size was the blue container that you replaced your bean plant with squash plant in?