Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The summer heat is brutal—and your vegetable garden is taking the hit. If your plants are wilting, dropping flowers, or even dying, don’t wait. These 5 fast tips will help you turn things around before it’s too late. Real solutions, no fluff—just what actually works to keep your veggies alive and thriving in the heat..
🍅Summer Sale: 25% off site wide Seed Collections, Smart Pots, Garden Kits, books with code ‘”JUNEBLOOM25” calikimgardenandhome.com
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡SHADE CLOTH, various percentages: amzn.to/3Hq9nY7
➡CLIPS: amzn.to/45e9gZO
➡FABRIC CONTAINERS:
*CaliKim Smart Pots (1, 5 gallon): calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/smart-pots
*Smart Pots (various sizes, 15 gallon with handles, Urban Raised Bed): 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, https://smartpots.com.
➡DRIP IRRIGATION SUPPLIES:
Mister Landscaper kits:
*20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim”: https://misterlandscaper.com, plus FREE shipping on orders $49 and over! *Vegetable Garden Drip Kit: misterlandscaper.com/vegetable-garden-drip-kit-2
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kitNEW Premium Patio &
*Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1MAX (for up to 30 plants, ): misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-max-kit
➡EZ straw: (shredded straw for mulching): amzn.to/4mLVdkj
➡Arch trellis: amzn.to/40T85Lh
⮕ PLANT SAUCERS:
-Rolling plant saucers on our deck: 20" 2 pack(fits 15 gal Smart Pot or smaller): amzn.to/3C9n1fO
📌 Shop my favorite garden supplies:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control,
and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 How to protect your garden from summer heat
00:19 What plants need when it's over 90 degrees
00:30 Why heatwaves are so hard on your vegetable garden
02:08 Where to plant to survive extreme heat
02:50 How to keep your garden cool in summer (no tools needed)
03:09 Best way to water plants in hot weather
04:405 Simple fix for overheating container gardens
04:58 Share your favorite heat tips in the comments!
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
The summer heat is brutal—and your vegetable garden is taking the hit. If your plants are wilting, dropping flowers, or even dying, don’t wait. These 5 fast tips will help you turn things around before it’s too late. Real solutions, no fluff—just what actually works to keep your veggies alive and thriving in the heat..
🍅Summer Sale: 25% off site wide Seed Collections, Smart Pots, Garden Kits, books with code ‘”JUNEBLOOM25” calikimgardenandhome.com
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡SHADE CLOTH, various percentages: amzn.to/3Hq9nY7
➡CLIPS: amzn.to/45e9gZO
➡FABRIC CONTAINERS:
*CaliKim Smart Pots (1, 5 gallon): calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/smart-pots
*Smart Pots (various sizes, 15 gallon with handles, Urban Raised Bed): 10% off site-wide w/ code “calikim”, https://smartpots.com.
➡DRIP IRRIGATION SUPPLIES:
Mister Landscaper kits:
*20% off site-wide at Mister Landscaper with code “CaliKim”: https://misterlandscaper.com, plus FREE shipping on orders $49 and over! *Vegetable Garden Drip Kit: misterlandscaper.com/vegetable-garden-drip-kit-2
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kitNEW Premium Patio &
*Potted Plant Drip Watering Kit, MLK-PWK1MAX (for up to 30 plants, ): misterlandscaper.com/patio-plant-drip-kit-max-kit
➡EZ straw: (shredded straw for mulching): amzn.to/4mLVdkj
➡Arch trellis: amzn.to/40T85Lh
⮕ PLANT SAUCERS:
-Rolling plant saucers on our deck: 20" 2 pack(fits 15 gal Smart Pot or smaller): amzn.to/3C9n1fO
📌 Shop my favorite garden supplies:
➡SEEDS: CaliKim Seed Collections: calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:: Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – it’s fun, easy & stress free.
⮕PEST & DISEASE CONTROL: Monterey Lawn & Garden pest and disease control,
and fertilizers: 20% off site-wide w/ code "CALIKIM20", https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 How to protect your garden from summer heat
00:19 What plants need when it's over 90 degrees
00:30 Why heatwaves are so hard on your vegetable garden
02:08 Where to plant to survive extreme heat
02:50 How to keep your garden cool in summer (no tools needed)
03:09 Best way to water plants in hot weather
04:405 Simple fix for overheating container gardens
04:58 Share your favorite heat tips in the comments!
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
