As March begins, we can’t be sure if it’s going to snow or rain but there are garden tasks for us to do. Snow has buried any sprouts peeking up from the ground but the good news is that the snow means more water availability come spring. As the days get longer there are indoor and outdoor garden preparations we can be doing now, including planting, pruning, and feeding! If you haven’t yet pruned your fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries,…
When our snow is replaced by slippery mud, it’s a sure sign that spring is almost here! We are now getting just over 12 hours of daylight per day and that stimulates new plant growth. It also makes our gardens irresistible on warmer days. Don’t be tempted to get too ambitious just yet, but there are several jobs that can be done before working in the soil. Houseplants and indoor sheltered garden plants will benefit from feeding now and some…
As March moves ahead, we can’t be sure if it’s going to snow or be mud season. Recent snows have buried any sprouts peeking up from bulbs such as irises, lilies, snow drops, and early crocuses. Good news is that the added snow means more water availability come spring. Nevertheless, there are some garden preparations we can be doing now, including planting onions and petunias! If you haven’t yet pruned your fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, etc.) any mild days…
As March gets started, we can’t be sure if it’s going to snow or be mud season. We have seen some brave sprouts peeking up from bulbs such as irises, lilies, snow drops, and early crocuses. Some would call this “Fool’s Spring”. Nevertheless, there are some garden preparations we can be doing, including planting onions, petunias, and coffee! If you haven’t yet pruned your fruit trees (apples, pears, cherries, etc.) these mild days might be your last chance to get…
The deep snow has been replaced by slippery mud, a sure sign that spring is here! The sun shines a bit brighter and longer every day now, making our gardens irresistible on warmer days. But beware, don’t be tempted to get too ambitious just yet. Hidden deep in all that messy leaf litter in your gardens are many overwintering beneficial insects that need a little more time to wake up and get to work. Let them have this time and…