A raised bedSorry, but what happened between February and June? The first few weeks of 2025 felt like they went on forever; the months following them have flown by. Perhaps that’s partly down to the beautiful weather we’ve been having, which has been a boon for strawberry growers (even if your lawn risked running a little dehydrated). But don’t be fooled by the early sunshine. Your garden is still following its own calendar, though it may have been as confused as you were by the springtime rays. In other words, our June jobs are due, just like every other year. So, we asked Jane Fairlie, technical development manager at garden care product manufacturer Doff Portland, about which tasks we should get cracking on this month. 1) Keep a weather eye out for slugs and snails“Warm, damp conditions in early summer are ideal for slugs and snails, and they can quickly undo all your hard work,” Fairlie said.Still, though slimy garden guests may not be the most welcome, they’re key for feeding our