June SKI Tips, 2026

June has both the longest and the shortest days of the year, depending on where you’re standing! If you live in the northern hemisphere, the June 21 is the longest day of the year. If you live in the southern hemisphere, then the 21st is the shortest day of the year.

Alternate mowing directions each time you mow to help keep grass growing upright and to prevent soil compaction. Mow at a 45- or 90-degree angle to your last pattern.

During a summer drought, let the grass grow longer between mowings, and reduce fertilizer use.

To lower the risk of overuse of a muscle group when gardening, don’t spend more than 30 minutes on any single task.
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June was called sera monath by the Anglo-Saxons, which translated into “dry month”.

A single tumbleweed can carry as many as a quarter million fertile seeds, ready to be implanted. That is why a large part of the American west is facing an avalanche of hard and spiky bouncing beach-balls of the noxious, unpleasant weed.

Known for their vibrant colors, fragrant flowers and winter hardiness, peonies have been grown in China, Siberia, and Japan for more than 2,500 years. They were first brought to Europe and then the United States around 1800.

When lightning is in the area and you are indoors, stay away from showers, sinks, bathtubs, plumbing pipes, electrical equipment such as radios, corded telephones, and computers.

Carry a small bottle of baby powder with you to the beach this summer. It’ll help everyone get sand-free before they climb back into the car.

Keep the messy spills and drips from ice cream or popsicles contained by threading a cupcake liner or plastic lid onto the stick.