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Tips for June

1. Nothing blooms like June

   Plant summer annuals.
   
2. Stake tomatoes and top heavy perennials such as peonies.
   
3. Make a trellis for your morning glories and other climbing vines.
   
4. Feed your plants, indoor and out, with organic or other fertilizer.
   
5. Look out for bees and butterflies visiting your garden.
   
6. Put in a bird bath or garden lantern.
   
7. Harvest lettuce and radishes for tasty salads.
   
8. Find a neighborhood garden tour or plant sale and join in.
   
9. Keep an eye out for aphids, red spiders, and other early season pests. Try mild soap solution, with or without garlic, for a non-toxic bug treatment.
   
10. Cut flowers to bring in the house. Even tiny bouquets can be fun for a few days.

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