Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys July 2, 2009 By Yvonne Savio, Pasadena, CA region description | previous reports In My Garden Even bolting, leeks provide mostly edible flesh Beginning July: Still Spring July is usually a month of opposites in the garden. Summer's heat is upon us, and we're harvesting crops; but Fall's cool weather is around the corner, and we should begin planning the cool-weather garden. But, this year is different. It may... more Resources Shows & Events Insect Festival July 12-13, at the Quail Botanic Garden, festivities will include bug experts, honeybees, crafts,... Clever Gardening Technique Nursery Containers as Irrigation Wells Gallon- or larger-sized containers with holes punched in the lower halves and bottoms can be... more    Regional Reminders Pinching Herbs Transplanting Veggies Hot-Weather Transplanting Tips Adding Manure Between Crops Mowing: High and Sharp more  Back to Regional Reports Home   report index | in my garden | reminders | resources Search: