🌿 5 Garden Jobs to Tackle in June (+ What to Sow Now)
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🌞 Introduction
June is a beautiful tipping point in the gardening calendar. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to tend, sow, and enjoy the fruits (and flowers!) of your efforts. Whether you’re growing herbs on a windowsill or sowing a full veg patch, here are 5 simple jobs to keep your garden thriving — plus what to sow now from the Curriott Hill Nursery seed shed!
1. ✂️ Deadhead Summer Flowers
Snipping off faded blooms keeps your garden looking tidy and encourages more flowers. Focus on cosmos, calendula, and sweet william — and you’ll be rewarded with longer blooming seasons.
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2. 🌿 Sow Quick-Growing Herbs
June is perfect for sowing herbs like dill, basil, and chervil, either directly outside or in pots. They’ll germinate quickly and be ready to snip in just a few weeks.
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3. 🥕 Keep Sowing Salad and Roots
Succession sowing is your best friend! Sow a new batch of salad leaves, beetroot, or carrots every 2 weeks for continuous harvests.
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4. 🐛 Watch for Pests
Aphids, slugs, and flea beetles love the warmer weather. Try companion planting (like marigolds near veg) or use homemade deterrents like garlic spray or crushed eggshells.
Pro Tip: French marigolds like ‘Naughty Marietta’ not only look cheerful but help protect nearby plants.
5. 💧 Mulch & Water Wisely
Add a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Water deeply at the roots — especially during dry spells — to help plants thrive.
🌱 Your June Seed Picks
This month, we’re spotlighting these ready-to-sow favourites:
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