Tree & shrub care
It’s important through this month that trees and shrubs are maintained along with flowers to keep harmony within the garden.
Trees and climbers including evergreens (Viurnum tinus), young mimosa trees (Acacia dealbata) and twinning climbers (clematis and honeysuckle), can all be trimmed and tied back as necessary to sustain growth. Also remember to cut back and prune shrubs such as Penstemon and Deutzia to allow for new growth as well as thinning out new shoots developing on trees and shrubs to prevent overcrowding and stimulate growth from winter pruning.
Pests in the vegetable patch
With the harvesting of fresh vegetables from the garden this month it is important to watch out for pests and diseases that may affect the growth and yield of your vegetables. Pests and diseases including asparagus beetles and larvae along with flea beetles, grey mould and downy mildew should all be dealt with promptly to prevent spreading and infestation. Also prevent carrot fly by covering with a fine woven mesh and an aphid invasion in broad beans by pinching the top of them when flowers have developed at their lowest. To help prevention there are various chemical and biological controls available to aid in the care for your garden.
An introduction to using medicinal herbs at home
For something different why not come along to RHS Garden Harlow Carr workshop on the 25 June to learn and make herbal remedies using the plants grown in your gardens at home. Between 10am and 4pm Bel Charlesworth MNIMH, a medicinal herbalist will teach you how to harvest and store herbs, identifying medicinal plants along with putting into practice the art of making salves infusions and tinctures. This intriguing workshop also includes a walk around the garden to see herbs in their environment. It is advised to dress appropriately and to bring you own lunch.
Much Ado About Nothing (Sun)
Add a little culture to your sunny sunday afternoon and pop along to RHS Garden Wisley for the Rose Youth Theatre and Rose Players production of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ by William Shakespeare. Emerge yourself in this iconic play which has a comedic charm while dealing with a war of wit between the sexes.
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