I Wonder Where the Winter Went - December in the Garden
If the weather this year seems unusual it's because it IS unusual. And what does that mean for our gardens? It came early, to be certain - about the middle of October, if memory serves me right - a week before our average last frost date, in ... [... more]
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Don't Rush The Season
This year's early spring teases us to get out there and start planting, but you still should use caution. In northern New England the last frost date falls around Memorial Day and tender plants should not go out before then. Even nursery grown ... [... more]
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Adding Color to Your Winter Garden
Cool-season annuals provide early color in a spring garden-and an opportunity for you to start planting when you just can't wait any longer. And speaking of waiting-gardeners usually can't wait until the last frost to begin planting. Fortunately, ... [... more]
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Seed Starting 201, the Next Level
Starting those plants that need more than the usual "4 to 6 weeks before the last frost" to grow successfully in northern climates. The outdoor garden season is over, the ground is frozen solid, we are in snow shovel mode, so why would anyone .. [... more]
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From Seed to Bloom: How to Grow over 500 Annuals, ...
 No Vegetables what a bummer: Do not purchase this book if you are looking for advice on starting vegetables, because even though veggies are annuals that bloom, they are not covered in this guide. If you prefer to reference your plants by the common [... more]
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The Contrary Farmer's Invitation to Gardening
From Amazon.com: Gene Logsdon has done it again! One of his earlier books, The Contrary Farmer, is one of the most moving, sensible, readable books about sustainable farming on the market. Now Logsdon successfully applies that wry wit, wisdom, and [... more]
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