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November is here! The cool nights of October have allowed many of our trees to erupt into spectacular fall colors of yellows speckled with reds. The soil is dry and newly planted additions will require extra watering to safely get them into the start of winter. The light frosts of October have also started to impact our annuals and soon they will need to be removed with the onset of truly cold weather…
October marks the true start of autumn and many busy weeks for the gardener! It is now a race against time to complete our chores before that first heavy frost. Fortunately, September was a fairly moist and cool month, providing welcome relief by reducing the watering chores! Always remember to take a moment and make some notes about your garden…
September marks the start of getting the garden – and the gardener – ready for a long winters rest. I know it seems much too early to think of winter, but it is time to start planning for winter and the year to follow. To this end, consider how best to overwinter and to make room for your favorite non-hardy plants indoors. We still have several months remaining to plan, so there is no rush!
To me, August is the month that epitomizes summer. The days remain long, with the daytime chant of the Cicadas and the evening chorus of Crickets and Katydids. Rainfall in July varied by where you live but, on average was adequate. Coupled with the warm temperatures, most plants including vegetables flourished, providing they did not wash away in heavy rains!…
Finally, the hazy, lazy days of summer have arrived – something many of us longed for during those chilly days last winter! The temperatures are warm, the days are long and hopefully the rain is ample! The heat and humidity have certainly returned too, so try to garden during the cooler temperatures of the early mornings and evenings. Keep records on daily temperatures and rainfall, since summers’ heat and night-time temperatures impact a plant as much as winters’ cold. Always remember to wear a big hat, apply ample sunscreen to exposed skin and drink plenty of water while you garden!…
