Ep 65 - Hot Plants, Cool Tips: A Florist's Guide to Summer Gardening

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast

The Flower Files: The Wildly Native Podcast
Ep 65 - Hot Plants, Cool Tips: A Florist's Guide to Summer Gardening
Jun 07, 2025 Season 2 Episode 65
Liza Goetz

Summer doesn’t have to flatten your garden. In this episode, we break down what heat actually does to plants—and how smart watering, thoughtful mulching, and timing can mean the difference between limp stems and flowers that power through the hottest days. It’s less about doing more, and more about doing it right.

We talk heat-loving blooms, shade strategies, microclimates, and managing summer pests without wrecking your garden’s ecosystem. No perfection required—just observation, adaptation, and working with the season instead of against it. Consider this your permission slip to garden slower, smarter, and cooler. 🌞🌸

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