by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP

Saturday-Monday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn – Plant for root crops …When cultivating a vegetable garden, be careful not to disturb the root zone around pepper plants. Peppers do not like their roots disturbed.

Later in the Week:

Tuesday/ Wednesday: Moon in the sign of Aquarius – Harvest, cultivate, weed, and control pests. …Cultivate the soil first before applying mulch. This allows moisture to penetrate the roots zone. making the mulch more effective.

Other 'ToDo' things:

...June is the month to pinch back leggy annuals like petunias and impatiens. I’d remove 50% of the new growth. This will force the side shoots to develop making the plants compact. Also, fertilize with Miracle Gro, Fish Emulsion or any other food to encourage the new growth.

... It is not too late to start String Beans from seed. Late planted beans are not as susceptible to weather fluctuation as early season plantings. Once the seedlings emerge be sure to bait for Snail, Slugs and Earwigs.

...And finally, protect grapes from mildew with sulfur. Sulfur is available in liquid and dry forms at your favorite garden center.