Summer has arrived in Carson City, and June at Greenhouse Garden Center is buzzing with excitement! We’re here to help your garden thrive through the heat and into harvest. With a calendar packed full of learning opportunities and our Top Ten Gardening Tips for June, there’s never been a better time to stop in, dig deep, and grow something beautiful.

🌿 June Events to Inspire and Educate

June 1–8
Kick off the month with our Pottery Sale – 20% Off Nursery-Wide. It’s the perfect time to refresh your container garden or upgrade your indoor plant displays.

June 7

• Bonsai Club with Ken (11am–12pm): Whether you’re a beginner or enthusiast, come share tips and techniques.
• Japanese Maples with Brian (1pm–2pm): Learn how to successfully grow these elegant trees in our high desert climate. $5 entry, benefiting local charities.

June 14

• Common Summer Plant Problems (9:30am–10:30am): Join Brian for practical tips on spotting and treating issues before they escalate.
• All About Roses with Elona (10am–11am): Celebrate National Rose Month by learning how to get the best blooms from your roses.

June 15

• Happy Father’s Day! Visit our Gift Shop for great gardening gifts for Dad.

June 21

• Meet the Vendor Day (10am–3pm): Meet the experts behind your favorite products. From tools to fertilizers, you’ll discover the best ways to use them from the pros.

June 28 – The Buzz on Bees

• Debbie from Hal’s Honey (9:30am): Local beekeeping insights
• Bee City USA #76 (9:50am): Pollinator education and integrated pest management
• Tiffany on Plants for Pollinators (10:45am): The best blooms to attract and support pollinators
  $5 per person supports pollinator awareness efforts!

🌼 Top Ten Gardening Tips for June

Here’s the condensed version – be sure to download the full guide here!

1. Prune Spring Flowering Shrubs: Now’s the time to shape lilacs, forsythia, and snowball bushes post-bloom.
2. Water Smart: Morning cycles after 2am reduce runoff and fungal issues. Bump your timer 20–30% for heat.
3. Treat for Powdery Mildew: Use Monterey Disease Control or Infuse to protect roses, apples, and more.
4. Protect Spruce Trees: Combat Pink Needle fungus with a treatment schedule including Phyton27.
5. Shade Your Pond: Add floaters like Water Lettuce or Microbe-lift Bio-Blue to reduce algae.
6. Fertilize for Growth: Use Sustane or Master Green Lawn Food for strong, productive plants.
7. Control Pests: Hose off evergreens for spider mites; use Bonide Eight granules for root weevils.
8. Discourage Snakes: Apply Scram for Snakes now, then again in late July.
9. Prune Apple Trees: Reduce water sprouts and boost fruit quality.
10. Celebrate Roses: June is National Rose Month—shop our huge selection and ask our experts for advice.

Stop by this month, take a class, pick up a new plant, or get expert help solving your garden challenges. Whether you’re growing for beauty, bounty, or bees, Greenhouse Garden Center has the resources and inspiration you need. Let’s grow together, Northern Nevada!