Vegetables to plant in June: cantaloupe, cucuzza, eggplant, luffa, okra, peanuts, hot peppers, pumpkin, Southern peas, sweet potato (slips), watermelons and heat-tolerant tomatoes. Although squash and cucumbers can be planted in June and July, production is difficult during midsummer due to pest problems.
Safety is important when mowing your lawn: Don’t use a power lawn mower when children are in the yard, even if they are well away from you. Mowers can throw objects considerable distances with great force, even into neighbors’ yards.
Prepare trees for hurricane season: Prune all weak, rotting or dead branches. Remove dead or rotten trees that might blow over in high winds.
Heat stroke isn’t fun: Adjust your gardening schedule to take advantage of cooler times of day. You know the drill, but it never hurts to have a reminder: Wear a wide brim hat, apply sunscreen often and don’t forget the mosquito repellent. Remember to drink plenty of water before, during and after you work.
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