This video is dedicated to our beloved garden dog, Mac—his last appearance is one we’ll always cherish. Run free, Mac. ➡ Your garden might look fine now, but summer veggies are on their way out. Don’t stop planting—July is the perfect time to start again! These 19 heat-loving crops grow fast and will be ready just as others fade. Don’t miss your window!! 🍅Sale: In memory of Mac: 50% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”MAC50”, https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds. Ends 7/7/25.
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TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 – 19 July Must Plant Veggies
00:19 The mistake most gardeners make in July
00:25 – Fast grower, sure producer
01:42 – A summer snack plant that’s fun and easy
02:30 – Sharing sad news
03:17 – The climber that outlasts your usual beans
04:40– Tiny tomatoes, big harvest—perfect for small spaces
05:11 – No space left? Try this quick-start trick
06:35 – Free tomatoes from just one snip
07:31 – This leafy herb makes everything taste like summer
08:37 – A “weed” that’s actually a garden superpower
09:59 – This heat-loving green keeps going when others qui
11:35 – tA colorful green that shines in heat
12:42 – A compact veggie that keeps producing in the heat
14:04 – Flowers that boost pollination fast
16:29 – Bonus crops to start now for fall harvest
17:23 – Dedicated to our beloved Mac, the garden dog
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This video is dedicated to our beloved garden dog, Mac. His last video appearance is one we’ll always cherish. Run free, Mac. Thanks for letting us share him with you! -CaliKim & CameraGuy
🍅Sale: In memory of Mac: 50% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”MAC50”, https://calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds. Ends 7/7/25
Sorry to hear Mac passed…He was loved in life… If there is a doggie heaven, he is there swapping stories with all our beloved dogs and cats that have passed on….❤❤❤
So sorry about the loss of your fur baby. Its so sad. Breaks my heart for y'all
Aww, sweet Mac ❤ he’s been blessed to have you two as his family
Im sorry you lost your wonderful dog. Im gonna plant something out of this video and dedicate it to him.😢
So so sorry…Mac is a beautiful garden friend and he will always be remembered.❤❤❤❤
🐾🐾 mac left his prints in the garden ❤ no more pain mac
I am so very, very sorry for your loss.
My cucumbers and zucchini haven’t even started yet and I started in early may
My condolences to you both ♥️♥️ For years I have watched your videos and I love seeing Mac🐶✨🌻
So sorry to hear of your loss of Mac. It's so hard to lose any part of our family. ❤
Heartbreaking news 😢
I am sorry for the loss of your four-legged family member.❤️
Mac will always be in our hearts
My condolences to you and your family.
Do you just replant seeds in the same containers? I was wondering if that was the case or if I’m supposed to clear the old plant roots? Thanks in advance! 🙂
Great video and I am sorry about Mac. Respect for regrouping and still getting the video done to help us all.
You never reply when people comment!!
I am so sorry for your loss of Mac. I enjoyed watching your videos with him by your side. He will be missed by all of us. ❤ Prayers for your comfort🙏
So sorry for y’all loss. 😢😢😢
I’m so very sorry. Every time I’d see sweet Mac, I’d feel a warmth in my heart. His precious, humble and gentle spirit were something I looked forward to. Run free sweet Mac💔
I miss Mac.. nice touch keeping the red bandana there. So sorry for this loss Kim and Jerry 😢 Thanks for re-doing the heat tolerant mix!! Just ordered a couple, just what I needed, 98F for 3 days straight here in 7A lower CT – man!
So sorry for the loss of Mack. I will plant something in honor of your sweet companion.🌺
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😢🥹 Thank you for this video. How SELFLESS to still get content out for us… You both are amazing human beings. Sending virtual hugs 🫂 & lots of love your way. I'm sure Mac loved yall just as much as you've loved him… ❤️🩹💙
Kim & CG. I am only just now learning of this heartbreaking news. This is absolutely devastating & you are not alone So many of us have suffered tremendous losses lately. Mac is the ultimate garden dog and his spirit lives on in your thousands of wonderful videos & in our hearts. We know the truth that we will all be re united in the future. Stay strong. We love you
so sorry guys so sorry 😢
Hi calikim, I just want to stop by and say how sorry I am for losing your little buddy may he rest in peace and what a beautiful way to honor max thank you all for everything
I'm an experienced gardener, okay I'm defensive already… My basil always is mini! So I plant a lot to make up for smaller plants. I grow over a dozen cold hardy palms, huge disease free tomatoes 🤞, hot peppers ect all here in Washington State. But my basil is bewitched or something. Bless your family Kim
Oh you guys, I'm so sorry to hear about Mac. I never knew the love gained and the pain experienced when one looses a man's best friend until just two years ago. I hope that your heart is comforted by all the fun memories he and love he gave you both.
So sorry fa ur lost hes runnin around in Heaven waitin fa his loved ones to come to our new home God prepared for us Peace n Blessins lov da garden tku fa todays lesson ❤😇🙏stay strong
I’m so sorry about Mac.❤😭🐾🌈🪽. My Ginger has lung cancer and I’m terrified to lose her. She’s my daughter’s everything.
My condolences for your loss. I pray you find peace and comfort through your grief.
Thank you for another great video.
I’m so sorry 🙏🏼
Mac! 😢❤🙏
Mac 💔
😢 i love that you have captured sweet Mac one last time
Perslane with eggs is the bussiness!
I so feel your heartache, my BoBo’s at 15 was declining but was being BoBo’s and then one day he wasn’t. ❤❤❤
So sorry for the loss of your pup.
I am so sorry for your loss Kim… Mac was a beautiful furbaby. He will be with you, every time you are in your garden, I am sure of it. Run free with all the other furbabies Mac.
My deepest condolences, Kim. He knew he was loved & he absolutely adored being your sidekick. My only fur baby also passed from cancer recently after being my shadow for 12 yrs and it’s absolutely devastating. Mac will be missed.
Sorry to hear about Mac it's always a difficult time when your dog passes. What a lovely touch to continue with your video as a tribute 👍
😭🥺😭😭😭😭. Don’t know how you were able to film this video.
So good to see him one more time. Thank you for sharing. I can’t imagine this was easy for you to edit. 😢
Are Zinnias a trap crop or can I plant them right next to veggies?
❤thank you so much for making this video. I know it was incredibly difficult to do so I will def plant this next crop in honor of sweet Mac ❤
Thanks for sharing and honoring Mac. Will miss your dearly.
I saw the news about Mac on Instagram this morning, and shed a tear or two then. 😢 Seeing him at the beginning of this video was hard, then hearing you tell us what happened with such the love and sadness brought more tears. He was a very special dog to all of us, but of course mostly to you and your family. Lots of love and prayers 💗🙏🏼