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Welcome to June, that magical month where the Organic Yarden transforms into a full-blown jungle (sometimes wild, sometimes wonderful)! With summer officially here, there’s plenty to do—but it’s the kind of busy that feels joyful, like sun-warmed soil between your fingers and the first sweet pea bloom.
What to Sow & Plant
What to Sow & Plant
There’s still time to sow fast-growers like lettuce, beetroot, and French beans. And if your windowsill or greenhouse is groaning under the weight of baby plants, now’s the time to give them their final home. Tomatoes, courgettes, brassicas, and sweetcorn should all be heading to raised beds or big containers.
Flowers, Fragrance, and Friends
Flowers, Fragrance, and Friends
In The Organic Yarden, June is a floral fiesta. Perennials are blooming their socks off, roses are finally showing off, and the bees are doing happy dances from flower to flower. To keep the colour going and your small space garden looking its best, deadhead regularly—this simply means snipping off the spent flowers to encourage the plant to produce more blooms instead of setting seed. It’s a little thing that makes a big difference in your garden.
Feed your flowering containers and beds every couple of weeks with an organic bloom-boosting liquid feed—seaweed-based feeds are perfect for this, giving plants a natural nutrient lift without the chemical overload.
Choose flowers like alliums, foxgloves, cosmos, chives, and nasturtiums for a vibrant display that’s also incredibly pollinator-friendly. Let some of your herbs—like mint, oregano, thyme, and chives—flower too. Not only do they look lovely, but they’re also a magnet for bees and beneficial insects. In organic gardening, every flower has a job to do, whether it’s feeding a bumblebee or cheering up the gardener
Fruit Watch – Organic & Homegrown
Fruit Watch – Organic & Homegrown
One of the tastiest perks of organic gardening? Fresh, homegrown fruit—no plastic packaging, no food miles, and no pesticides. In June, strawberries start ripening, and if you listen closely, you can almost hear them saying, “Eat me now before the birds do!”
Keep a close eye and harvest daily if needed—or consider netting your strawberries if the blackbirds are getting a little too enthusiastic. If you’re feeling generous (and a little wild at heart), leave a few for the wildlife as a gentle peace offering. Raspberries, blackcurrants, and gooseberries are also on the way, so keep them mulched, watered, and loved.
Remember: the more you pick, the more they produce. Regular harvesting encourages more fruit, and in a small-space garden, that means maximum yield with minimum waste.
Biodiversity Boosts: Be(e) a Friend to Nature
Biodiversity Boosts: Be(e) a Friend to Nature
June is absolutely buzzing—literally. It’s one of the busiest months for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, and your garden can be a five-star hotel if you let it.
How? Embrace a little wildness.
Let your mint, chives and thyme flower- the bees adore them.
Skip the mow in parts of your lawn or path edges.
Plant pollinator-friendly flowers like calendula, borage, and yarrow.
And instead of tidying every inch, leave a log pile, leaf corner, or messy patch—this isn’t laziness, it’s rewilding.
Keep a shallow dish of water with stones for bees and butterflies to safely drink from, and if you haven’t already, consider adding a bee hotel or wildflower pot.
You’re building a balanced garden ecosystem, which is key to any truly sustainable organic garden.
Organic gardening isn’t just about what you grow, it’s about how you garden in harmony with nature.
Water Wisely (No Plant Wants a Panic Shower)
Water Wisely (No Plant Wants a Panic Shower)
As temperatures rise, watering becomes essential—but how and when you water can make or break your garden.
💧 Water early in the morning, when it’s cool, so plants can absorb moisture before the heat hits.
💧Collect Rainwater if you can. most plants prefer it to tap water
💧 Mulch everything—your veg beds, containers, even flowers. Mulch (with compost, grass clippings, straw, or bark) helps keep moisture in and weeds out.
💧 Deep watering is better than little and often. Think of it as training your plants’ roots to go deeper, making them more resilient.
And resist the urge to panic-water during heatwaves. Plants are tougher than they look, and a well-mulched, organically fed garden can handle a little stress better than one hooked on chemical feeds.
Wrap-Up: June in the Organic Yarden
Wrap-Up: June in the Organic Yarden
June in The Organic Yarden is a joyful tangle of blooms, beans, bees, and the occasional rogue courgette trying to take over the world. There’s always something happening—but the best gardens don’t come from stress, they come from observation, care, and a bit of muddy fun.
Walk your garden daily if you can. Snip a few deadheads. Check the water levels. Say hello to the bees. It’s these small moments that keep your organic gardening journey grounded, joyful, and oh-so-rewarding.
Whether you’re harvesting your first strawberry, staking a rebellious tomato, or watching your calendula unfurl, you’re not just gardening—you’re nurturing a living, breathing, eco-friendly sanctuary.
Don’t Forget Your June Printable Garden Checklist!
Don’t Forget Your June Printable Garden Checklist!
Need a handy reminder of what to sow, plant, and potter with this month? I've created a FREE downloadable June Garden Checklist Printable just for you!
Whether you’re a visual learner, a list-lover, or someone who forgets what they were doing halfway to the compost bin (no judgement—I’ve been there with the trowel in one hand and a mug of tea in the other 😅), this printable is your new best friend.
This beautifully designed, easy-to-follow organic gardening planner includes:
What veg you can still sow in June 🌱
Flower garden reminders 🌸
Pollinator support prompts 🐝
Key organic tips to keep everything thriving
It’s perfect for pinning up in your shed, sticking on the fridge, or popping in your garden journal. Designed with small-space, sustainable gardeners in mind—you don’t need acres, just intention.
👉 Download your free June Organic Garden Checklist HERE
Print it out. Grab your cuppa. Then take your list out into the Yarden and get stuck i
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