Extension Column

June gardening tasks

The month all gardeners have been waiting for is upon us. Now that nighttime temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit and staying consistently into the mid-50s, we can plant many more plants in our gardens.

It is safe to plant out the geraniums, petunias and any other annual you want to use in your landscape. If you prefer to start some things from seed, now is the time to plant out California poppy seed, morning glory, four o’clock and many more.

It is time to start acclimating those indoor plants by moving them outside for the day and taking them in at night. Do this...