Four beets with the ends sliced off lying in a row on a rock surface, with each beet a different color: yellow and white, red, yellow, and white.

What to Plant in Your Garden in June

Did you know you can still plant in your garden in June? Odds are good you’ve already transplanted your tomatoes and peppers and harvested lettuce or other greens to serve up fresh for dinner. Yes, your garden has sprung to life, but if you’re interested in more than just weeding and watering, plenty of crops are still ripe for planting in many regions of the United States.

Varieties

New Seed Varieties – 2024

The latest Seed Savers Exchange catalog includes 20 new seed varieties and two new seed collections for 2024, and they promise to be popular picks of gardeners everywhere!

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Growing Guides

Growing Guide: Carrot

When planting carrots, be aware that they can be finicky in the early part of the season. Carrots are biennials, producing seed after two years of growth, but the reward is well worth the effort.

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Recipes

Recipe: Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, submitted by Meredith Burks, Seed Savers Exchange director of marketing and communications. “Enjoying this smoothie is a great way to start your day,” says Meredith. “It has veggies, healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein.”