Though we may already be blowing up the kiddie pool to declare the start of summer, technically summer doesn’t arrive until the solstice around June 20. That means early June is still considered late ...

Pumpkins are a rewarding crop that grows well in the Midwest, but planting them at the right time is essential. In Illinois (and most of zones 5 and 6), June is the month to sow or transplant pumpkins ...