Garden Newsletter

Most people consider spring the busiest time in the garden, but fall is the real crunch time for me. At least in spring, what doesn’t get done one week can usually be delayed for a few days with few consequences. However in fall, what doesn’t get finished one week may never get finished at all if there is a hard frost or a few days of freezing rain. As well as cutting back … [Read more...] about Overwintering perennials in containers

I don’t grow many edibles for a few reasons. One, we’re fortunate to live near a farmers’ market and several roadside stands, so fresh, local produce is easy to find. Two, I use most of the square footage in our sunny raised beds for dahlias, other cut flowers and herbs. And three, the rest of our garden is shady and most vegetables need plenty of sun. However, every October … [Read more...] about Growing garlic

Now that temperatures are beginning to drop, it’s more pleasant to be out in the garden. It’s a good thing, too, because there’s lots to do. Tasks that can be accomplished in the fall mean fewer to do in the spring. Well, that’s the plan. “5 lawn tips for late fall” outlines a few tasks that will prepare your turf grass for the winter.Generally, planting spring-flowering … [Read more...] about Garden tasks for fall

Bulbs are on my mind these days. I’m awaiting the arrival of an order of spring-blooming bulbs, hoping the weather and my energy will be in synch when they do arrive. Everyone has their least-favourite garden task; planting bulbs in the fall is one of mine. If you haven't purchased your bulbs, here are suggestions from gardeners across the country, compiled by Heather White: … [Read more...] about Bulbs: spring, summer and fall