Today I have some tips for different parts of the country. As most of you know, I'm in the Midwest United States, so that's where my experience lies, but I have tips for just about everyone.

In the warmer zones of the southern United States: You can plant perennial seeds, if you put them in a shady, protected spot while waiting for them to sprout and while they are small seedlings. They should be shielded from the hottest sun. Sow seeds of Columbine, Gaillardia, Gerbera, Shasta Daisies, Hollyhock and Veronica. When the plants become established you can transplant them to a permanent spot. You can also sow seeds of beans, carrots, beets, radish, cucumbers, cabbage, and spinach. You can start seeds inside for broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower for a fall garden.

In northern colder climates we can also sow seeds of snap or bush beans, spinach, carrots, endive, lettuce, dill, and basil. peas, lettuce, spinach, beets, cabbage, kohlrabi, and kale. Also, harvest onions after the tops turn brown and allow them to sit in a dry sunny place for a few days to ripen, then you can store them. The herbs can be brought inside before the frost.

Zones 8 and 9 can still plant okra, lima and other beans, watermelon, zinnias, sunflowers. In the hottest part of these zones you can start seeds indoors for tomato and peppers.

This is a GREAT website for Texas gardeners: http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu.

I know many of us are going through extreme dry, hot conditions, and sometimes there are water restrictions. It's important that if you can't give plants water-or at least not much of it--that you hold off on fertilizing, pruning or anything that will stress the plants out further. If you have an air conditioner that drips water, be sure to catch it in a container and use it for flowers, shrubs etc. I'm a little too cautious to water herbs or edible plants with it, but it's great for flowers. Also, when you change water in aquariums, use the water you remove on your plants as well. It's a great fertilizer.

MORE: Tips on pests in the yard and garden:
http://oldfashionedliving.com/gardenpests2.html
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