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According to Gardeners World, there are a number of vegetables and herbs that are ideal for planting in this hot summer month. It’s not only seeds that can be planted and young plants can also be ...

Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you ...

Rotating crops, using straw mulch, and adding companion plants to the garden are all great ways to prevent squash bugs from ruining your vegetables. If an infestation has already started, you can pick ...