It is the month of June,
The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
And pleasant scents the noses....
~ Nathaniel P. Willis
A CALIFORNIA NATIVE POWERPLANT:
SALVIA CLEVELANDII. Perfect for busy gardeners who want maximum beauty with minimal effort, this shrub blooms from late spring through summer with aromatic gray-green foliage and spikes of tubular purple-blue flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds.
CHIPPER DAYS ARE HERE.
Reduce fire risk by removing excess and dead vegetation from your garden and landscape. The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority offers free pickup and chipping of your plant debris. Click here to schedule a pickup and to read the program rules.
HAVE A GRUB PROBLEM? Beneficial nematodes to the rescue!
Nematodes are tiny, usually microscopic, roundworms that can be used as a natural and effective remedy for caterpillars or grubs. Grubs cause severe injury to lawns, vegetables, and ornamental plants by feeding on plant roots.
IN YOUR EDIBLE GARDEN, it's time to plant beans, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, squash, and tomatoes. Click here for a detailed planting calendar.
Visit us at the Marin County Fair
WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH:
Make a tax-deductible donation to support our program!
Find out more about University of California Cooperative Extension in Marin (Marin UCCE) and its mission to sustain a vital agriculture, environment and community.
