Despite the winter season there’s plenty to keep a gardener occupied. If you haven’t ordered your garden seeds yet, start by listing seeds leftover from last year. Then look at the short list of local seed companies that I list below (or any others that you like). Browse online catalogs from the comfort of home. Don’t delay, the best varieties sell out early. In this article I suggest a few winter tips and easy-to-do ideas that will make the coming…
Here are three simple tips that will help your Christmas tree stay green and hold its needles longer: 1) Just before placing your tree in the stand, cut off 2 inches from the trunk bottom so there is a fresh wood exposed to submerge in the water. If the cut surface has dried out after being cut it can no longer take up water. 2) Always refill the stand reservoir with clean warm water through the holidays. All cut plants…
Here we are… winter in Vermont with beautiful snow, cold nighttime temperatures, but there’s still plenty to keep a good gardener busy. If you haven’t ordered your garden seeds yet, that is your #1 priority! Look at the short list of local seed companies that I list in the full article (or any others that you like) and you can browse their online catalogs from the comfort of home. Don’t delay, the best varieties sell out first. In this article…
This is really a traditional winter in Vermont with plenty of beautiful snow, cold nighttime temperatures, and little to do for the garden except dream and plan. Not exactly! There’s plenty to keep a good gardener busy. If you haven’t ordered your garden seeds yet, that is your #1 priority! This week I offer a collection of short winter tips and easy-to-do ideas that will prove useful and make the coming garden season a little more productive. If you really…