Can You Garden In July?

Hey Neighbor! Think it's too late to garden in July? Think again!In this episode of the Row By Row Garden Show, we're talking about what you should be doing in your garden right now, from planting late-season crops and preparing for your fall garden to staying safe while harvesting fresh produce during the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.In This Episode:Can you still garden in July?What vegetables you can still plant before July 20How to start planning your fall gardenWatering, mulching, cover crops, and garden maintenanceGrowing pumpkins for HalloweenTips for gardeners heading out on vacationWhy container gardening is a great option during summer heatCyclospora Food Safety Update: Several states, including Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, and New York City, have reported increased Cyclospora cases this year. We discuss:✅ Proper produce washing techniques✅ Why soap and water beat hand sanitizer✅ Foods commonly linked to past outbreaks✅ Symptoms to watch for✅ Why growing your own food is one of the best ways to know where your food comes fromJuly Garden Checklist✔️ Plan your fall garden✔️ Remove spent crops quickly✔️ Plant tomatoes, corn, okra, cucumbers, squash, beans, and more✔️ Water deeply—not frequently✔️ Keep weeds under control✔️ Make notes about sun, shade, drainage, pests, and irrigation✔️ Start fall transplants indoors✔️ Grow in containers for flexibility during the summer heatGarden Spotlight:This week's spotlight features Sharon Colburn from Harvest, Alabama (Zone 7), sharing an incredible harvest of Hoss green beans, squash, carrots, and onions—and why she loves the Hoss Fertilizer Injector!Plus, don't miss another classic Old Goat Drawing with Patsy McBroom!