“What’s New” Lecture with Crystal Ferris Saturday, March 14th at 10 am Tried and true plants are the staples of every garden, but it is always nice to freshen up your garden with something new and exciting. Come get a sneak peak at some of the […]
Q – Have your seeds arrived at the store yet?A – We have some seeds available in early January, and many more by February and March. Q– When is your Cabin Fever Art Show this year?A – Currently on hold due to Covid . Q– When can I plant my (cut) Christmas tree?A– The popularity […]
A garden is a wonderful place for a child to experience the natural world and learn how things grow. It is a place of wonder and surprise that excites the imagination as it teaches valuable lessons about the environment, responsibility, and discipline. With a little planning and effort-and a little help from you-your child can […]
Q– What seeds can I start indoors now? A– Check the seed packets for planting dates. If the recommendation is to start seeds ten weeks before planting outside, the middle of March would be the right time to sow indoors. But don’t rush it, or your plants will be ready before they can go outside! […]
Bulbs: Q– I forgot to plant my spring-flowering bulbs. Are they any good now? A– Plant them in good soil in large pots. Place in an unheated, protected area like an unheated basement, woodshed, cold frame, or garage. Water them once, then keep them from drying out during the winter, but don’t keep them soggy-wet. […]
Bulbs: Q – How late can I plant spring-flowering bulbs? A – Until the ground freezes. However, bulbs planted later probably will flower later in the spring than established bulbs. Q – What if I can’t plant my bulbs before the ground freezes? A – Plant them in deep pots, spaced apart appropriately for the […]
Fertilizing: Don’t, except for lawns or new bulbs. See Sept. Lawns: Q – Do I have to rake? A – It’s best not to let layers of whole leaves pack down for the winter, as this can kill the grass underneath. You can run a lawnmower over the leaves to shred them. If collecting the […]
Annuals: Q– What annuals can I plant this late? A– Certain frost-tolerant annuals will last quite a while as late-color accents in the garden or in containers, and the Fall Magic series is based on this fact. Cold-tolerant annuals include Pansies, Dusty Miller, Flowering Cabbage & Kale, Lysimachia, English Ivy, Petunias, Calibrachoa, Dracaena, hardy Grasses, […]
Dried Flowers: Q– How do I dry flowers to preserve them? A–Now is the time to harvest. Two basic methods are 1) hanging the flowers upside down in a dark, dry, ventilated area or 2) using a drying agent like silica gel, available from craft stores. Fertilizing: Q– How should I be fertilizing now? A– […]
Annuals: Q – What is that shiny golden bug feeding on my Sweet Potato Vine, Morning Glories, & other plants? A– This is Golden Tortoise Beetle. One of its preferred foods is the genus Ipomoea, which includes these plants. Control: Any spray good for beetles in general, such as Sevin. See reference sheet “Golden Tortoise […]