With the chills of late March and the adequate April showers behind us, early May looks to provide a wonderful assortment of spring blooming plants. Although rather chilly for those looking forward to those summer days of 90 degrees, the cool weather will allow spring blooms to last and to be enjoyed to their fullest! May is always a hectic month, so take the time to make notes in your journal and take long evening strolls with your favorite beverage to smell and enjoy the fruits of your efforts.
Bruce Crawford
Antiquity in our Midst
With COVID finally becoming less impactful in our lives, the act of getting out into your Garden still remains a great option for getting exercise and fresh air. Many of us have come to appreciate the beauty of plants and the calming act of working in the soil. Sales of vegetable and annual seeds continue to remain strong as we eagerly await these warmer days of April for seeding! As the sun and warmth of April unfold, take a deep breath and prioritize what must be completed vs. what could be postponed for a day or two. Also, spring is a time to begin anew, so give thought on how you could change things up a bit, whether it be containers or perhaps a new garden! HAPPY SPRING!
Subtle Bells Peal the Beauty of Spring
March can be such a finicky month! Several years ago, there was a long warm spell followed by two nights of extremely cold temperatures. The result was a multitude of Hydrangeas killed to the ground! Some years we see snow storm after snow storm, while some years it is merely rain. So far it has been a mild winter with a few cold snaps that may prove damaging to some early bloomers. Fingers crossed! Keep referring to your notes or diary from last year as to when you sowed seed and performed other chores as you need not reinvent the wheel. Also, keep making notes for this year so that you can see if any of the changes you made yield better results!
