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Monthly Archives: April 2012
This Week in the Garden (April 23 through 29, 2012)
We’re gearing up for the frost-free date! In the past, we wouldn’t put out tender plants until mid-May. This year, we’re treating May 1 as the frost-free date. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there’s only a 10% … Continue reading
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Tagged annuals, cannas, compost, fruits, greens, herbs, perennials, spring, vegetables
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Top 10 Cutting Flowers for the Small Garden
Back in the days of grand estates (and probably still at Martha Stewart’s home), gardeners created an out-of-the-way spot dedicated to cutting flowers for bouquets. It’s a genius idea, really. Instead of denuding your peony border or rose garden, you … Continue reading
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This Week in the Garden (April 16 to 22, 2012)
Warm weather this week! Coupled with the rain we had this weekend, we can expect weeds to be exploding in the garden. Continue reading
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Tagged bulbs, compost, fruits, greens, mulch, spring, tulips, vegetables
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Lovely Spring Lilacs
Lilacs. Even the word conjures up the heady, sweet fragrance. For those of us in the northern half of the country, lilacs are a sure sign of spring. And fortunately for the gardener, they’re pretty tough plants. Old-fashioned, common lilac … Continue reading
This Week in the Garden (April 9 to 15, 2012)
Our crazy warm weather is leveling off into more traditional spring-like temps. Keep an eye on tender plants in your garden; we expect a few frosty nights this week. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • doing succession … Continue reading
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Tagged bulbs, compost, daffodils, deadheading, fertilize, fruits, vegetables
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The Strawberry Patch
The staff at Spotts Garden Service are berry lovers of the first order. (Amy F makes a mean strawberry shortcake!) No matter how small your garden, you can fit in some strawberries. And one taste of the home-grown article will … Continue reading
April in the Garden
April normally means showers and lilacs, but with this year’s early spring, who knows what April will bring? Watch for many of your May flowers to bloom this month. What To See Perennials are leaping out of the ground, thanks … Continue reading
The Kitchen Garden
Fine food begins in the garden. One of our favorite writers pointed out that the French and Italians, known for their cuisine, have a long tradition of kitchen gardens located just outside the door. The French term potager literally means … Continue reading
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Tagged fruits, herbs, kitchen garden, vegetables
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This Week in the Garden (April 2 to 8, 2012)
Between the warm weather and the recent rain, the weeds are taking off! Here’s our rundown of what we’re doing in the garden this week. Kitchen Gardens In fruit and vegetable gardens, we’re • planting potatoes. • making a second … Continue reading
- Amy M is off to the Garden Writers Association conference. Watch for her photo blog of the gardens she's visiting! http://t.co/W8tyG4PQSW