Here's some very timely advice from my Farmer's Almanac newsletter. Trying to keep warm against the winter chill causes us to forget that planting those gardens ~ whether they're large family gardens, small kitchen gardens or decorative but useful herb gardens. So, since it was a good reminder to me, I though it might be a good reminder to someone reading this, too.I hope your garden is a success this year!
Blessings from Ohio...Kim<><
Expert Advice
It’s Not Too Early to Start Planning Your Garden
• Make a garden diagram drawn to scale before placing your spring order.
• Remember this rule of thumb
for planning perennial gardens: The width of the garden should be about twice the height of the tallest plant growing in it.• Organize, clean, oil, and sharpen garden tools. A splash of bright paint on tool handles will make them easier to spot out in the yard.
• Visit a greenhouse or nursery near you and talk with the experts about your growing problems. Ask them about shrub varieties best for your conditions.
See tips on planning your landscape.
I have been thinking alot about my garden. We would have to start planting much sooner here. I had such a terrible first garden here in Texas last year that I am not sure if I want to go there.
ReplyDeleteI will probably just grow herbs. I had pretty good luck with them. The terrible heat and the flooding rains is so hard to deal with.
I think we had received a catalog from every seed company we do business with back before Christmas...and we've been looking through them, making plans.
ReplyDeleteI especially appreciate the tip about how to plan for a perennial garden. I don't know if I'll ever have mine the way I want it!
Hope you were able to accomplish everything you wanted to get done today.