JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK

Now's the perfect time to add nasturtiums to your vegetable beds.

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Not only do they brighten up the space with cheerful blooms, but they also act as a companion plant, drawing aphids away from brassicas and other crops, and attracting pollinators.

If you've got a container pond or water feature, top it up regularly during warm spells. Evaporation speeds up in June, and keeping water levels stable ensures plants and aquatic wildlife stay healthy. Rainwater is best, but tap water is fine too.

Get Brussels sprouts planted out this month for your last chance to harvest in autumn and winter. Choose a firm, sunny spot with fertile soil, and plant them deeply to encourage strong root systems. Keep them well-watered while they establish.