# June Gardening Guide: Essential Tips for Summer Blooms and Thriving Vegetables

Join Nigel Thistledown in this delightful episode packed with timely June gardening advice. Learn when to plant summer-blooming bulbs like dahlias and canna lilies, and discover why you shouldn't trim spring bulb foliage too early. Nigel shares expert tips on maximizing annual flowers with proper deadheading techniques and the right fertilizer balance for spectacular blooms.

This episode covers practical solutions for common summer garden challenges, including treating rose black spot and selecting perfect pond plants. For vegetable gardeners, catch the last chance for planting watermelon and okra, plus time-saving maintenance strategies to keep your garden productive with minimal effort.

Explore trending gardening innovations from vertical gardens for urban spaces to heritage vegetables that add unique character to your garden. Whether you're managing an expansive landscape or a modest balcony garden, Nigel's enthusiastic guidance and humor make gardening accessible and joyful for everyone.