The month of January was remarkably warm and the first half of February looks to continue this stretch of unseasonable weather. February is the month to finalize design considerations for the year to come and to finish ordering seeds, since many of the more popular varieties sell out quickly. On … [Read more...]
Notes of the Month Archive
December Gardening Notes of the Month
The hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season is finally upon us! December is off to a chilly and damp start, and with the continued storms, there is little worry for newly installed plants needing water. This is the time of year to properly prepare the garden for winter, as autumn truly bids farewell … [Read more...]
August Gardening Notes of the Month
To me, August is the month that epitomizes summer. The days remain long, with the daytime chant of the cicadas and the evening chorus of the crickets. Fortunately, July provided more than adequate rainfall, so most of the plants do not look exceptionally tired from the heat. August typically has … [Read more...]
July Gardening Notes of the Month
Finally, the hazy, lazy days of summer have arrived—something many of us longed for during the long, cold and damp spring! The temperatures are warm, the sun is high in the sky, and the rain has fortunately slowed down but is still ample! The heat and humidity have certainly returned too, so try to … [Read more...]
June Gardening Notes of the Month
Summer has arrived! The days are wonderfully long, rain is certainly more than ample, and the temperatures are becoming more summer-like as the month progresses. June is filled with chores that linger from spring, as well as preparations necessary for the garden to continue to thrive well into late … [Read more...]