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March Madness. Can We Plant Now?

March Madness. Can We Plant Now?

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…

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Holiday Gardening Thoughts

Holiday Gardening Thoughts

Like it or not, the gardening season in the Green Mountains has ended, mostly.  Before our thoughts turn completely to the holiday season there are a few tasks worth attending to before we’re totally snowed in.  There are also a couple easy tips to help keep your Christmas green and fresh longer. Indoor pest prevention.  If you brought indoors a few of your favorite plants, as I did, this is a good time to give them a close health exam…

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Start Your Gardens!

Start Your Gardens!

Despite this week’s chilly nights, spring is officially here and gardening season has begun!  New birds and wildflowers are appearing almost daily while rhubarb and daffodils have come to life.  The previous article described some early pruning and fruit tree protection techniques that should be done and it’s still a good time for those important tasks.  In this week’s topic, starting your own garden plants from seed assures you get better varieties and it’s very satisfying to grow your own…

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Mud Season Gardening

Mud Season Gardening

The deep snow has been replaced by slippery mud, a sure sign that spring is here!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…

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Ready for Spring?

Ready for Spring?

Welcome to the first entry in my new blog about something positive that we can be doing during these very peculiar times.  Despite COVID-19 and unstable weather, spring is officially here and many of us are thinking about the garden.  In these articles I will address timely gardening topics as we go through the seasons in northern New England.  If you have ideas to contribute or questions to ask about a local gardening topic please Contact me. First things first. …

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