Description
☀️ Why are your summer harvests slowing down? If your tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, beans, or peppers aren't producing like they were a few weeks ago, you may be making one of the common mistakes that slows summer harvests.
Join me live as we uncover what's really going on, why harvest baskets start getting lighter this time of year, and the simple changes that can keep your garden producing all summer long.
We'll cover:
• Why harvests suddenly start slowing down
• What's really happening when plants look healthy but produce less
• The mistake that catches many gardeners by surprise
• How to keep your best producers producing
• Fast-growing crops to plant now for July harvests
❓Live Gardener Q&A — bring your questions and get help with what's happening in your garden.
Plus, learn what's working in gardens across the country from gardeners in the live chat.
A big thank you to Tag UR It! Inc. for providing today's giveaway prizes! This Southern California small business creates fun, personalized gifts like custom water bottles, cutting boards, name tags, and more. Use code CALIKIM20 to save 20% OFF your order site-wide at :https://www.taguritnametags.com/.
JULY LIVESTREAM SCHEDULE:
2nd and 4th Mondays, noon, PT
7/13 Mistakes That Slow Summer Harvests☀️
7/27 Summer/Fall Garden Disease Control/Prevention with Monterey Lawn & Garden.
8/10, 8/24
CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome and personal update
06:30 San Diego Meet Up
12:58 Why Summer Harvests Slow Down
15:14 Mistake #1: I'll Pick It Tomorrow
22:37 Giveaway #1 – CaliKim Community Water Bottle
27:40 Mistake #2: My Garden Is Full
35:37 Giveaway #2 – CaliKim Cutting Board
42:14 Mistake #3: Set It and Forget It
51:34 Final Q & A, Giveaway #3
📺 WATCH NEXT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPu0GZHSct4&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=1&t=6s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziGgtiHYbD8&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nktl2a057hk&list=PLH4z_9MDD00JBj5aZyKxAjApfU7WhiK1L&index=4
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