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428 - What to Plant in July: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers That Thrive in the Heat
July 01, 2025 · 22 min

What to Plant in July (Yes, You Still Can!)

Think it’s too late to plant? Think again. In this episode of the Beginner’s Garden Podcast, Jill shares exactly what you can still plant in July—whether you're refreshing your summer garden or squeezing in one more round before fall. From quick-growing veggies to heat-tolerant flowers and herbs, you'll walk away with a solid mid-season planting plan and key tips to help your garden thrive in the heat.

In this episode:

Fast-growing warm-season vegetables to plant now

Heat-loving herbs and how to grow them

Flowers that thrive in summer and attract pollinators

Tips for managing heat, soil, and moisture in mid-season

How to plan based on your frost date and zone

The value of succession planting in July

A special tip on using Organic REV to reduce transplant stress and boost resilience

Bonus invitation: Join Jill for a Live Garden Q&A Zoom Session on July 9 at 12 PM Central. Dream to Garden students are already invited, but if you’re not enrolled, you can join the call for just $15. Submit your questions in advance or ask them live—and yes, you’ll get the replay too.

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