June brings long days and fast growth. The job now is to keep crops productive with steady water, support and regular picking. 100% Local
Keep sowing fast crops such as lettuce and green onions for a steady harvest, and harvest basil regularly to keep it bushy and productive.
In cooler zones, growth is still building; in hot zones, water more and provide afternoon shade. Wherever you garden, mulch is the simplest way to even out soil moisture in summer.
Heat and long days trigger bolting, which turns leaves bitter. Sow heat-tolerant varieties, keep plants watered and pick outer leaves early.
For cordon varieties, yes, pinching them out directs energy into fruit. Bush varieties do not need it.
Houseplants spending summer outside grow quickly and dry out fast, so check them more often and water thoroughly when the top of the soil is dry. Watch for pests, which build up quickly in warm weather, and shade any plant that shows scorched leaves. Indoor plants still want regular feeding while they are actively growing, and a little shade is better than full midday sun.
They are likely getting too much direct midday sun. Move them into brighter shade or filtered light and water them before the soil dries out completely.
General horticultural guidance for planning only. Verify locally.