Central Pennsylvania Gardening Tips for Beating Heat, Japanese Beetles and Summer Plant Diseases

aired; July 23, 2026 Summer may be peak growing season, but it also brings some of the biggest challenges for gardeners across central Pennsylvania. During the latest edition of The Spark’s monthly gardening conversation, horticulturist Erica Jo Shaffer discussed the seasonal issues affecting gardens throughout the region and shared practical tips for keeping plants healthy through the hottest…