Five illustrated seed packets from Real Seeds laid out on a dark surface. The varieties include Red Flesh Wild Winter Radish, Minnesota Midget Cantaloupe Melon, Asparagus Kale, Organic Six-Purple Sprouting Broccoli Raab, and Early Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Each packet features decorative borders and detailed growing descriptions in black text on a white background.

I'm dreaming of next planting season already. I'm particularly excited to grow tiny melons, if the weather plays ball. If we've got to put up with global warming we can at least make the best of it?

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**Alt text:** Four dark green kabocha squash with short stems lined up on a windowsill. Their round, slightly flattened shapes and mottled skins are clearly visible, with a blurred garden view outside the window in the background.

Seeing the weather forecast for the next week I decided it was time to bring my remaining #kabochaSquash in. I'm so pleased with them, haha!

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📝 Take stock – what worked well this month? Make notes for next year.
Reflection is part of growth.
🗣️ What’s your biggest win (or lesson) this June?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🍏 Thin out apples and pears – it helps the rest grow better.
Sometimes you have to let go of a few things to help the rest flourish.
📏 What have you simplified lately that made a difference?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌱 Sow dwarf French beans now – they’re quick and reliable before autumn.
A quick grower can be just the boost you need when energy is low.
🥗 What’s your favourite low-effort, high-reward veg?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🥒 Harvest courgettes small – better flavour and more keep coming.
There’s joy in appreciating things before they outgrow their prime.
💭 Do you have a favourite harvesting habit?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌶️ Chillies and peppers need sun and shelter – perfect for warm spots.
We all thrive when we’re in the right environment.
🔥 What conditions help you grow your best self?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌸 Deadhead herbs like basil to keep new leaves coming.
Sometimes letting go of what’s past helps new energy flourish.
🌿 What have you ‘deadheaded’ to make space to grow?
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🌱 Tie in French beans gently as they climb – supports = stronger growth.
We all grow better with something to lean on.
🪴 What supports you through life’s tangles?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌿 Make comfrey tea for a free liquid feed – rich and easy to brew.
Homemade fertiliser feeds the soil – and the soul.
🧪 Do you brew your own plant food or stick with the classics?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🍅 Remove side shoots from cordon tomatoes to boost fruit production.
Tidying one thing can bring calm – whether it’s a plant or your mind.
🍅 What garden job helps you feel more in control?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌞 Summer solstice! The perfect time to sow something new.
Midway through the year is a great moment to reset your intentions.
🌼 What will you plant – literally or metaphorically – today?
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🌾 Mulch thirsty plants like courgettes to keep moisture in.
Covering the ground can help growth stay steady – just like protecting your peace.
♻️ What keeps your roots strong in dry spells?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🧤 Weeding little and often helps crops thrive – and clears your head too.
Pulling weeds helps the garden breathe – and you too.
🧘 What’s your favourite therapeutic garden task?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌱 Sow Florence fennel now for a late summer harvest.
Some crops – and some dreams – need just the right season to begin.
🧄 What have you waited patiently to grow?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌽 Sweetcorn likes company – plant in blocks for better pollination.
Growth thrives in community – nature knows it, and so do we.
🌽 Who's part of your growing community?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

Monday 16 June
🥒 Keep cucumber roots moist to avoid bitter fruit.
Bitterness often comes from dryness – in soil, and sometimes in ourselves.
🌞 How do you stay ‘watered’ when life gets intense?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🧡 Sow beetroot every few weeks for sweet, tender roots.
Repeat the small, gentle things – they add up to something nourishing.
🍽️ How do you use your homegrown beetroot?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🫐 Feed fruit bushes now to support healthy fruiting.
Good fruit takes energy – don’t forget to nourish yourself too.
🍇 What fuels you through busy growing seasons?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🍓 Grow strawberries in hanging baskets – saves space and foils slugs.
Creativity in the garden opens space in the mind too.
📸 What’s your quirkiest growing setup?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🥔 Earth up your potatoes to protect tubers and increase yields.
A little extra support at the right time can change everything.
👣 What do you “earth up” in life when things feel fragile?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🦋 Net your brassicas to protect from pigeons and cabbage white butterflies.
Boundaries protect what’s growing – in the garden and within us.
🧠 What boundaries help you thrive?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌿 Time to stop harvesting rhubarb – let the plant recover for next year.
Knowing when to stop is just as important as knowing when to start.
💡 How do you build recovery time into your gardening (or your life)?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🧄 Harvest garlic when lower leaves start yellowing. Cure in the sun before storing.
There’s a time to grow and a time to rest – even garlic knows when to stop.
🧺 What do you grow that reminds you to pause?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🥬 Sow a fresh row of salad leaves now – little and often keeps harvests coming.
Small habits, repeated, build a harvest – and a mindset.
🌱 What mindful gardening routine do you return to again and again?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🐌 Slug patrols after dark work wonders – or try beer traps as a natural option.
Sometimes, tending a garden teaches quiet persistence.
🔍 How do you protect your patch with patience?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🌳 No room for a tree? Try dwarf fruit trees in pots – ideal for patios and balconies.
You don’t need acres to grow something beautiful.
🍏 What small space crop has brought you the biggest joy?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🦟 Pinch out broad bean tips once pods form to deter blackfly.
A little intervention now can prevent a lot of stress later – in gardening and in life.
💬 What do you do to keep overwhelm at bay?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🍅 Tomatoes flowering? Time to switch to high-potash feed.
Supporting new growth takes extra care – whether it’s plants or people.
🌿 What do you feed your crops – or yourself – when you’re low on energy?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic

🍓 Net your strawberries now if you want to enjoy them before the birds do!
Sharing’s lovely – but sometimes it’s OK to protect what you’ve nurtured.
🗣️ What’s your kindest way to keep the wildlife at bay?
#diggingtheearth #mindfulgardening #creativegardening #growyourownveg #groworganic