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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…..
Finally, the hazy, lazy days of summer have arrived – something many of us longed for during those chilly days last winter and even in May! 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….
