We’re getting to the time when we can put seeds & plants into the ground. Some things can go in early, other things need to wait for warmer days. How do we know what to plant when? Here are a few ways that work for me and if you have others, please let me know. Frost Free Dates. Most plants can’t take a frost or freeze so they need to go in after danger has passed. That is tricky since…
Planning a garden requires some decisions. Most basically “What should I grow?” That depends on what you like to eat and what you want to see in your yard. Soil & climate conditions in northern New England place constraints on our choices too. No bananas, oranges, or mangoes, but we do have a wide selection of great fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers that do very well here. We are in Agricultural Zone 4 or 5, depending on your location and…