Supporting Our Local Garden Clubs
The hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season is finally upon us but fortunately, there is always a little time to squeeze in a few relaxing gardening chores! Once again, it has been a dry fall, although the rains have recently started to return. Regardless, any plants installed this summer/fall, especially trees or large shrubs should receive a little extra care!….
November is here! The cool nights of October have allowed many of our trees to erupt into spectacular fall colors although the lack of rainfall has reduced the impact of many trees. 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. September was a fairly dry and cool month, providing little relief for 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 a good month remaining to plan, so there is no rush!…..
To me, August is the month that best epitomizes summer. The days remain long, with the daytime chant of the Cicadas and the evening chorus of Crickets and Katydids. Rainfall in July was ample. Coupled with the warm temperatures, most plants have flourished, although the rains of June did set some plants back a bit…..
