Monthly Garden Chores – July

Holy cannoli’s people… can you believe it’s July already? This year is flying by and the weather here in Western Washington has been perfect for gardening lately. Hot and muggy pretty much sums it up if you ask me. 😉

We are almost done harvesting strawberries for the season and are looking forward to the next best thing… RASPBERRIES. Wahooo! Gardening is rad, isn’t it?

Seeds I’m Starting Indoors this Month

• Broccoli Raab {time to get ready for the fall garden!}
• Spinach
• Cabbage
• Broccoli
• Kale
• Kohlrabi
• Cauliflower

See the full list of seeds I’ll be planting this year

What I Plan to Transplant Outside this Month

Everything is already outside this month.  I plan on just watering and watching it all grow. 🙂

What I plan to Harvest This Month

• Strawberries
• Lettuce
• Peas
• Cucumbers
• Basil
• Oregano
• Beans
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Mint
• Onions
• Baby Red Potatoes
• Raspberries
• Sun Gold Tomatoes
• Zucchini

Trees and Shrubs

Trees and shrubs should be pretty low maintenance this month, other than needing a bit more water.  All trees and shrubs benefit from deeper, less frequent waterings, rather than a daily light sprinkle.  Watch for pests, fungus, and diseases this month and stop them before they take hold.  Mulching is important this month.  It will help your plants deal with the stress of the heat.

Weed and Pest Control

Weeding is especially important this month, because weeds will compete in your garden beds for valuable nutrients.  Continue to keep an eye on pests, especially on the tomatoes.

Lawn Care

Try raising the blade on your mower this month.  The longer cut grass will protect the roots of the grass from the heat.

These garden chores are based on my Zone 8a Seattle/Tacoma WA location. Find your garden zone HERE.