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March Gardening Calendar
Category Week Activity 1 2 3 4 Houseplants x x x x Two handsome houseplants that provide fragrant blossoms indoors this month are the Confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides)…
Read MoreFebruary Gardening Calendar
Ornamentals Weeks 1-4: Winter aconite (Eranthis sp.) and snowdrops (Galanthus sp.) are hardy bulbs for shady gardens that frequently push up through snow to bloom now. Weeks 1-4: Inspect summer…
Read MoreEdible of the Month: Pumpkins
By: Charlie Nardozzi Ripe pumpkins are one of the sure signs of fall. For painting and carving, it’s best to choose a variety with smooth skin. No other vegetable says…
Read MoreOctober Gardening Calendar
Now that we are into cooler months and the gardening activities are slowing down I am going to to the calendar month by month. Will resume week by week next…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 4
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Except tulips, spring bulbs may be planted as soon as they are available. Tulips should be kept in a cool, dark place and planted in…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 3
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme and marjoram can be dug…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 2
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme and marjoram can be dug…
Read MoreEdible of the Month: Nasturtium
This article if from the National Gardening Association By: Charlie Nardozzi Bright yellow nasturtium flowers rise above the foliage for a cheery display in the garden. In the world of…
Read MoreSeptember Gardening Calendar Week 1
Ornamentals Continue planting evergreens now. Cuttings of annuals can be taken now to provide vigorous plants for overwintering. Herbs such as parsley, rosemary, chives, thyme and marjoram can be dug…
Read MoreAugust Gardening Calendar Week 4
Ornamentals Continue spraying roses that are susceptible to black spot and other fungus diseases. Annuals may appear leggy and worn now. These can be cut back hard and fertilized to…
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