Hello to sunshine and garden time
Summer’s knocking at our door, and it’s prime planting season! This month we’re talking about taking care of yourself in the garden, using edible flowers in the kitchen, and getting the most from your vegetables and fruit this year. Plus we’ll discuss some season...
There’s no reason to not have a garden
Interest in home-grown fruit and vegetable gardening is continuing to grow. Customers are asking more questions about starting seeds and how and where to grow vegetables. Interest in raised bed gardening, growing vegetables in containers, and even how to use pallets,...
Now is when gardeners could use refreshers
April is here and spring has finally arrived! After a long cold, wet and messy winter, I am sure everyone is glad that we are finally in the spring season. April is when the gardening season really gets going. Each year I am asked many questions about plant selection...
Be careful when you prune in early spring
Gardening activities for the month of March will depend a lot on the time of the month and of course the weather. Early to mid-March is a good time for pruning fruit trees as well as deciduous trees and shrubs. Just remember not to prune any early spring flowering...
Remember, your gardening starts inside
February’s weather can vary widely, with it mostly being cold and damp, or rainy and snowy. These are the days to be indoors to concentrate on planning and organizing for garden preparations. The soil is likely still too cold for most outdoor planting, but the...
Find times for gardening maintenance
Well, January is upon us, and spring begins on Friday, March 20, only 79 days away! The colder months are the perfect time to plan for the coming planting season. January is also National Garden Catalogue Month, so I am sure you will be receiving many of these guides...
’Tis not the season to neglect the garden
December is upon us, and there are still some gardening chores that can be done in between holiday decorating, visiting and hosting. You can pick and choose any job based on how much time you have and the weather. Remember, some of the things you do now will help keep...
Time to prepare garden for cold weather
On the Mid-Shore (USDA growing zone 7b), November is the transitional month for gardeners. Our area is shifting from fall and slowly toward winter. Now is the time to prepare your garden for cold weather, while still being able to do some fall gardening tasks....
Get to know your plants’ soil pH needs
Soil pH — a measure of soil acidity and alkalinity — is crucial in the landscape because it affects nutrient availability and overall plant health. Fall is the perfect time to check for and adjust soil pH. All plants have a specific pH preference, with most preferring...
There are other fall options than mums
When gardeners think about adding fall color to the landscape, chrysanthemums usually are the first thing that comes to mind. Extensive plant breeding programs in recent years, have produced a number of new exceptional varieties of fall blooming plants, some of which...
