Summer has arrived! The days are wonderfully long, rain has proven to be adequate to date, and the temperatures promise to become more summer-like as the month progresses. June is filled with chores that linger from spring, as well as preparations necessary for the garden to continue to thrive for the summer. As the temperatures rise, enjoy the coolness of the early morning and evenings for those tasks requiring the most exertion, with the heat of the day reserved for lighter duties…
Bruce Crawford
With the chill of March and the showers of April behind us, early May looks to provide a wonderful assortment of spring blooming plants. The winter and early spring was colder than previous years and many plants are blooming later this year when compared to the past couple of years. Regardless of the later blooms, May remains a hectic month and not everything gets accomplished as you may have wished…
When visiting my local Garden Center I have been studying the seed rack and associated materials needed for starting one’s own plants and the supplies are certainly dwindling. A sure sign that the general interest in gardening remains strong following COVID. Many of us have come to appreciate the beauty of plants and the calming act of working in the soil. 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 week. Also, spring is a time to begin anew, so give thought on how you could change things up a bit, whether it be containers, a few new plants or perhaps a whole new garden design! HAPPY 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 massive dieback of Hydrangeas and a resulting loss of blooms for that year! Some years we see snow storm after snow storm, while some years it is merely rain. So far it has been a cold winter with more snowfall than recent years…
February may still be in the midst of winter, but some plants are beginning to awaken! On warmer days, make it a point to walk through your garden, enjoying its beauty and giving thought to exciting new spring improvements. For major design renovations it is time to finalize those designs since March becomes busy with outdoor gardening activities. Early this month is also the time to complete the ordering of seeds, since many of the more popular varieties will soon, or already are sold out….
