Our leafy greens, radishes, beets and such have likely been harvested. Now is the time to start planting for repeat edibles! Be sure to check Days to Harvest on your seed packets. Learn why these vegetables are even better planted now on today's Garden Bite. 

My community puts on a Garden Tour each year. This year there was a place with only raised beds. It was beautiful. I talked with the owner about why she only planted raised beds and share information, as well as photos, on today's Garden Bite. There are so many ideas. Those to build yourself and those to purchase! 

Hardy hibiscus take those of us in cold climates to the tropics. Blooming from July to September, some cultivars have flowers that can reach up to 9 inches across. I share some beauties from Proven Winners. Their Summerific series has 3 new offerings too! There is a caveat to growing these beauties. Learn more on today's Garden Bite. 

Today's Garden Bite is about Aster Yellows. While it sounds like a pretty flower, it's not. This disease will kill your plants and it's been spotted within my listenership. Hear about it and be sure to check my website to see the bizarre characteristics it displays on your plant and what you need to do about it! 

Caring for our vegetable gardens in mid-summer including watering (water gets hot sitting in a garden hose), weeding and more on today's Garden Bite. 

I love gladiolas. They are old-fashioned and charming. They remind me of a different era. They are reliable bloomers beginning in mid to late July and lasting at least through August, usually. This year they've been late. What's going on? That's on today's Garden Bite. 

What is diatomaceous earth? How is it used and is it any good for pest control? Find out those answers on today's Garden Bite! 

Today I share the reason(s) why some of your plants look wilted ever after you've watered them. Hint: the heat has something to do with it. I'm also talking about the importance of buying your plant materials locally when possible. I explain something called "Scan for Pay" that big box stores do. Check it out on today's 'Bite and be sure to go to my website too. 

Drought conditions affect soils differently. Today's Garden Bite is focused on clay soil. What's good about it and what's not so good. Yes, there can actually be some good stuff about clay soil. I also talk about how to amend it when needed. As always, I urge you to go to my website for links and more information as well as pictures!

"Most" of the U.S.A has suffered either drought or flooding. In either case your garden is affected. Today I talk about how the hotter than "normal" temperatures are affecting our vegetable gardens. What is happening with pollination and more. Check it all out today on Garden Bite.