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Hi Garden Friend,

May is a beautiful transition month in the garden. With the warmth of late spring settling in, it’s time to make space for heat-loving crops and add a little beauty with colorful blooms. Whether you’re filling up a new bed or sneaking in one more crop before summer arrives, there’s plenty to grow right now.

👉 What to Plant in May​

🌿 Some of My Favorite Vegetables to Plant in May

Cucumbers​
Fast-growing and productive, cucumbers are a must-have for your summer garden. Whether you prefer slicing cucumbers for salads or pickling varieties for snacking, be sure to plant them in full sun and keep the soil consistently moist.
👉 How to Grow Cucumbers in Raised Beds​

👉 Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe​

Shishito Peppers​
These mild Japanese peppers are one of our favorite crops for snacking right off the grill or skillet. They grow well in containers and raised beds. Start from transplants and enjoy harvesting all summer long.
👉 How to Grow Shishito Peppers​

Malabar Spinach​
Looking for a heat-tolerant green to grow this summer? Malabar spinach is a climbing vine that produces tender, spinach-like leaves even in the hottest months. It’s perfect for trellising and will reward you with lush growth and nutritious greens.
👉 Grow Malabar Spinach from Seed to Harvest​

Other Warm-Season Crops to Plant Now:​
– Sweet potatoes​
– Okra​
– Basil​
– Eggplant​
– Summer squash and zucchini​

🌸 Add Some Garden Color with Flowers

If you have space, sprinkle in some cosmos or zinnia flowers. These cheerful blooms not only add beauty but also attract beneficial pollinators to your garden. They’re easy to grow from seed and thrive in warm weather.
👉 How to Plant and Grow Cosmos​

👉 How to Grow Zinnias​

💐 Mother’s Day Gardening Gift Ideas

Whether you’re shopping for your mom, a fellow garden lover, or even yourself, these gift ideas are perfect for celebrating with something that grows:

🌿 Vego Garden Beds – 25% Off + Extra Discount​
These stylish, long-lasting metal raised beds are a beautiful upgrade for any home garden.
🛒 Shop Vego Garden Beds​
Use code LETTUCEGROWSOMETHING10 at checkout for extra savings.

📚 Gardening + Recipe Books – Amazon Gift List​
Find the perfect book for mom’s garden bench or kitchen counter. From planting inspiration to seasonal recipes, these picks are some of my favorites.
🛒 Browse the Mother's Day Book List​

🌼 Vegetable & Flower Seeds – Renee’s Garden​
Surprise Mom with a handpicked selection of seeds for her favorite veggies and blooms. Renee’s Garden seeds come in beautiful, gift-worthy packets.
🛒 Shop Seeds for Mother’s Day​

Happy May Planting,
Crystal
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