A common question after such a hard winter is how it will impact pest levels this summer. My answer is usually not as positive as some people want it to be. Contrary to common belief, a hard winter does not have much impact on most insect levels. … [Read more...]
Will the Frigid Weather Harm Your Outdoor Plants?
This week, we are experiencing the coldest weather of the winter with temperatures dropping to around zero degrees. Most outdoor plants will tolerate freezing conditions, even the single digit temperatures we are seeing now. However, single digit and … [Read more...]
Winter Checklist for Garden Activities
Even in winter, indoor and outdoor plants, shrubs and trees require our attention. Follow this checklist to keep on target with plant care throughout the winter. Source: Penn State Extension Home Gardening Newsletter … [Read more...]
Printable Garden To-Do List
There may not be much going on in your garden right now, but there’s still plenty of work to be done. Print a copy of my winter garden to-do list, and use it to help you get ready for another growing season. It includes plenty of projects that you … [Read more...]
10 Tasks to Keep Your Garden Growing this Winter
Winter is certainly the time to dream, plan and prepare for next year’s garden, but there are a number of tasks you can do out in the garden to keep it growing well through the winter months. Let’s take a look at ten ways to maintain your green thumb … [Read more...]