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The Garden in July

21. July 2018 by Natanja

Summer is progressing and plants are enjoying the hottest time of the year. It is time to take a breather and enjoy the hard work you have put into the garden.

the garden in July title image

July has been a more relaxed month, compared to the ones before. I have taken more time to just enjoy the plants as opposed to constantly thinking about what still needs to be done. Since we are heading towards the second half of the summer, there aren’t all too many new things left to plant. Now is rather the time to take good care of your existing plants and make sure to keep them healthy. Also be sure to harvest your crops regularly to prevent fruit and veggies from going bad or becoming too tough.

A green bell pepper growing

While our bell pepper plants haven’t grown very tall, they have started to produce quite a few bell peppers. In a few weeks they will be ready for harvesting. Now is the time to feed the plant to ensure proper growth and optimal health. Also be sure to protect your plants from snails that may want to enjoy some of those bell peppers before you get a chance to!

A zucchini plant filled with fruit

Our 3 zucchini plants are doing very well and yielding a ton of zucchini. Zucchini taste best when they are small or medium size so be sure to harvest them regularly to prevent them from becoming too big and getting that unpleasant woody texture. We are currently trying out two different kinds of variations- yellow zucchini and marbled zucchini.

Cantaloupe melon plant growing

A recently new addition to our garden are these beautiful melon plants. I chose a honeydew and a cantaloupe plant at the gardening center. So far they are doing well and are currently in bloom. Let’s hope they will produce fruit in time before the cold weather begins! I also bought two pumpkin plants (they look incredibly similar to melon plants) and will keep you updated on their progress. 

Red onions being harvested

The red onions are finally ready to be harvested and I have already used some of them for cooking. How do you know if onions are ready for harvesting? The stems start to wilt and become yellow. At this point you should pluck them and lay them out to dry in the sun for a few days. Then you can store them in your cellar or any other cool dark place.

Unripe green tomatoes hanging on a vine

While our tomatoes have finally grown to a proper size, they are still not ripe yet. At this point it is important to feed your tomato plants every two weeks and make sure they receive a generous amount of water daily. Also be sure to pinch out the side shoots regularly before they grow too large. Since tomatoes are sun-loving plants, the amount of sunshine will largely determine the success of your yield. 

A ripe, multicolor tomato

So far I have only harvested 1 ripe tomato! Patience is key I guess. 🙂

A bushel of lemon verbena growing

I have removed the chamomile and cress that was taking over the herb bed and spaced out the smaller herb plants further apart to give them more breathing space. Additionally I added some lemon verbena to my herb collection which we use for infused water and making homemade lemonade. It’s delicious!

A purple chili plant growing

The chilis are also doing well and will soon be a vibrant red and ready for harvesting. True story: I have actually mistaken the chili seeds for snack bell pepper seeds which is why we currently have 10 chili plants in our garden. Yup, that happened. Learn from my mistakes and label your seeds well! 

While we are on the topic of mistakes, here are a few things I have learned in the past month through trail and error.

  • If you find lice on plants such as chamomile or artichokes, be sure to treat them immediately. Sprinkle baking soda around the plant as well as lightly onto the plant to remove ants, which in turn gets rid of the lice.
  • Adding straw underneath your strawberry plants is non optional. They will get moldy if you skip this step.
  • Snails don’t just enjoy munching on veggies and fruit, they also love sunflowers. (This one really surprised me)
  • Don’t plant too much arugula. It grows incredibly fast!

A small snack bell pepper growing

While we do have two snack bell pepper plants they will still need about two weeks before the fruit are ready for harvest. In the meantime I feed them a bit of compost every now and then and make sure to check them for signs of diseases or pests.

Now let’s take a look at what vegetables and plants you can grow in July. We live in a mild climate zone in Switzerland, so this list is for our climate zone here. (Our winters are mild, seldom any frost and negative temperatures, while the summers can be quite hot with temperatures up to 30C or 86F. We get a lot of rain.)

July Growing and Sowing List

  • turnip cabbage
  • broccoli
  • lavender
  • carrots
  • radishes
  • strawberries
  • tomatoes
  • parsley
  • mint
  • thyme
  • oregano
  • rosemary
  • chives
  • sage
  • lettuce
  • spinach
  • garden cress
  • cosmos 
  • beets
  • nigella
  • arugula
  • chili 
  • bell peppers
  • basil 
  • pumpkin
  • beans
  • melons

Arugula growing

The arugula in our garden has exploded and I am trying to use it as much as possible in our weekly meals. Tonight I am trying a potato and arugula salad with pumpkin seed dressing!

Unripe blackberries growing on a blackberry bush

The biggest surprise was the fact that our blackberry bush already produced fruit in the very first year. If you remember how the blackberry bush looked in March, it’s almost unbelievable to think that it could grow that fast. We have since bought a trellis to support the fast climbing shrub.

White and rosé Larkspur

Enjoy your summer!

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Find the recipe in the bio-link or on the blog.⁣
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Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
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Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
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DE: Cremige Karotten-Kokosnuss-Suppe, gewürzt mit Kreuzkümmel, schwarzem Pfeffer und frischem Ingwer. Diese Suppe ist einfach zu machen, lecker und gesund. Ich glaube, du wirst sie genauso lieben wie ich....und wenn nicht, verspreche ich, deine Reste auszulöffeln. 😉⁣
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Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
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Did you set yourself any New Years resolutions and if so, do they also include your environmental impact? I set myself the challenge this year to severely limit buying any single-use items, especially bottled drinks. There are other goals I wish to achieve as well..in fact, I wrote a whole blog post about how you can decrease your carbon footprint this year. From small changes to larger ones, the list is quite extensive. ⁣
Find the article in the bio link or on the blog. 🌱⁣
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Hast du dir Vorsätze für das neue Jahr gesetzt und wenn ja, beziehen sich diese auch auf deinen Umwelteinfluss? Ich habe mir für dieses Jahr vorgenommen, den Kauf von Einwegartikeln stark einzuschränken, bzw. so gut wie möglich zu verhindern, vor allem Plastikflaschen. Es gibt auch noch andere Ziele, die ich erreichen möchte...deswegen habe ich einen langen Blogbeitrag darüber geschrieben, wie man seinen ökologischen Fußabdruck in diesem Jahr verringern kann. Von kleinen Änderungen bis hin zu größeren, die Liste ist ziemlich umfangreich. ⁣
Den Artikel findest du unter dem Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog. 🌱
EN: Creamy dreamy roasted pepper pasta that's rich EN: Creamy dreamy roasted pepper pasta that's rich and satisfying without any dairy! Perfect for #veganuary! Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
⁣
DE: Geröstete Paprika-Pasta: lecker und sättigend, ganz ohne Milchprodukte! Perfekt für Veganuary! Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
⁣
#vegan #healthyfood #plantbased #eat #lecker #leckerschmecker #rezept #rezepte #recipe #essen #yummy ⁣
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EN: If you are looking for a last-minute appetizer EN: If you are looking for a last-minute appetizer or snack for New Years Eve, look no further. These super simple Goat Cheese and Walnut Croissants require 7 ingredients and are done in just 35 minutes tops! ⁣
Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
⁣
DE: Auf der Suche nach einem Last-Minute Apéro oder Snack für Silvester? Et violà: diese super einfachen Ziegenkäse-Walnuss-Croissants benötigen 7 Zutaten und sind in nur 35 Minuten fertig! ⁣
Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
⁣
#recipes #recipe #yum #yummy #foodporn #eat #foodlover #foodphotography #eeeeeats #foodgram #foodiesofinstagram #feedfeed @thefeedfeed
EN: Pancakes are a childhood-favourite of mine, so EN: Pancakes are a childhood-favourite of mine, so it was about time they got their spot on my blog! This vegan 'buttermilk-style' version is ultra fluffy and freezer-friendly.⁣
Find the recipe in the bio-link or on the blog.⁣
⁣
DE: Pfannkuchen sind ein Kindheitsfavorit von mir, also war es höchste Zeit, dass sie ihren Platz auf meinem Blog bekommen! Diese vegane "Buttermilch"-Version ist super fluffig und gefriergeeignet.⁣
Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
#recipes #recipe #yum #yummy #foodporn #eat #foodlover #foodphotography #eeeeeats #foodgram #foodiesofinstagram #feedfeed @thefeedfeed
EN: Creamy carrot coconut soup spiced with cumin, EN: Creamy carrot coconut soup spiced with cumin, black pepper and fresh ginger. This soup is simple to make, delicious and healthy. I believe you'll love it just as much as I do....and if you don't, I promise to come spoon up your leftovers. 😉⁣
Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
⁣
DE: Cremige Karotten-Kokosnuss-Suppe, gewürzt mit Kreuzkümmel, schwarzem Pfeffer und frischem Ingwer. Diese Suppe ist einfach zu machen, lecker und gesund. Ich glaube, du wirst sie genauso lieben wie ich....und wenn nicht, verspreche ich, deine Reste auszulöffeln. 😉⁣
Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
⁣
#recipes #recipe #yum #yummy #foodporn #eat #foodlover #foodphotography #eeeeeats #foodgram #foodiesofinstagram #feedfeed @thefeedfeed
EN: Creamy, energising and healthy: this coconut m EN: Creamy, energising and healthy: this coconut matcha latte is the real deal. Perfect as a little morning pick-me up without the caffein crash afterwards. ⁣
Find the recipe in the bio link or on the blog.⁣
⁣
DE: Cremig, energiespendend und gesund: Dieser Kokos-Matcha-Latte ist wirklich was Feines. Perfekt als kleiner Muntermacher am Morgen ohne den Koffein-Absturz danach. ⁣
Das Rezept findest du im Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog.⁣
⁣
#recipes #recipe #yum #yummy #foodporn #eat #foodlover #foodphotography #eeeeeats #foodgram #foodiesofinstagram #feedfeed @thefeedfeed
EN: New year, new you? ⁣ Did you set yourself an EN: New year, new you? ⁣
Did you set yourself any New Years resolutions and if so, do they also include your environmental impact? I set myself the challenge this year to severely limit buying any single-use items, especially bottled drinks. There are other goals I wish to achieve as well..in fact, I wrote a whole blog post about how you can decrease your carbon footprint this year. From small changes to larger ones, the list is quite extensive. ⁣
Find the article in the bio link or on the blog. 🌱⁣
⁣
DE: Neues Jahr, neues Du? ⁣
Hast du dir Vorsätze für das neue Jahr gesetzt und wenn ja, beziehen sich diese auch auf deinen Umwelteinfluss? Ich habe mir für dieses Jahr vorgenommen, den Kauf von Einwegartikeln stark einzuschränken, bzw. so gut wie möglich zu verhindern, vor allem Plastikflaschen. Es gibt auch noch andere Ziele, die ich erreichen möchte...deswegen habe ich einen langen Blogbeitrag darüber geschrieben, wie man seinen ökologischen Fußabdruck in diesem Jahr verringern kann. Von kleinen Änderungen bis hin zu größeren, die Liste ist ziemlich umfangreich. ⁣
Den Artikel findest du unter dem Bio-Link oder auf dem Blog. 🌱
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