The ushering in of spring often provides a great excuse to visit local flower shows. The festive events are not just for brides, wedding planners, and flower shop owners, as anyone can attend one of these shows. A flower show is a great place to learn more about horticulture (bring your kids for an educational lesson in science), to shop for specialty plants or garden items, and to enter your prized garden in a sweepstakes. Before you head to a local flower show, be sure to read this list first.
1- Make a Plan
People go to flower shows for different
Archives for February 2012
Growing Beets
by Jessica B. February 28th, 2012 | Vegetables
One of my absolute favorite vegetables is often under-appreciated. It is so easy to care for and rewarding in a colder climate, that I don’t know why more people don’t include beets in their gardens.
Here are some beet how-tos to get you started on your way!
When to plant? You can plant beets any time after the last frost, but it's best to wait a week or two before you sow your seeds to be sure. You want to avoid sowing beet seeds in hot temperatures, so it's best to aim for early spring or late summer. If you live
Here are some beet how-tos to get you started on your way!
When to plant? You can plant beets any time after the last frost, but it's best to wait a week or two before you sow your seeds to be sure. You want to avoid sowing beet seeds in hot temperatures, so it's best to aim for early spring or late summer. If you live
Landscaping in February
by Jessica B. February 24th, 2012 | Landscaping
It’s gray, damp, and cold. Looking out the window it might seem a good idea to let well enough alone and wait until spring before playing with your landscaping again; however, there is a lot you can do to prepare for the spring even now in February. Here are a few tips for keeping your outdoor space in great shape, so you can begin to get to work on larger projects this spring.
1) Lawn care – Make sure you have no leaves lying on your lawn. Rake them and discard them, as they can lead to problems down the
1) Lawn care – Make sure you have no leaves lying on your lawn. Rake them and discard them, as they can lead to problems down the
Checklist for Spring
by Editorial Team February 23rd, 2012 | Master Gardener
As you are preparing for the return of longer days and warmer temperatures, you have many items to consider when starting your garden. We spoke with Sonny Reckles, Master Gardener, Maricope County, who had the following advice:
Like so many people who have spent all those hours during the winter pouring over those spring seed catalogs that you received in the mail, I am sure you will agree that those catalogs provided almost as much enjoyment as actually planting the garden itself.
Now that it is almost time, here is a checklist to review as you start to till your soil:
1.Where
Like so many people who have spent all those hours during the winter pouring over those spring seed catalogs that you received in the mail, I am sure you will agree that those catalogs provided almost as much enjoyment as actually planting the garden itself.
Now that it is almost time, here is a checklist to review as you start to till your soil:
1.Where
Have You Pruned Your Apple Tree?
by Jessica B. February 22nd, 2012 | Fruits
As the end of February draws near, it’s almost the end of the ideal time to prune your apple, pear, or other fruit tree. Pruning ensures your tree stays healthy, and that you get an abundance of edible fruit.
Here are a few tips for pruning your apple tree.
1) For the best results, prune your tree annually when the tree is dormant. This means nothing is growing, which usually takes place from December to early March. The only exception is if it is a newly planted tree, in which case you might wait until the following year to prune it.
2)
Here are a few tips for pruning your apple tree.
1) For the best results, prune your tree annually when the tree is dormant. This means nothing is growing, which usually takes place from December to early March. The only exception is if it is a newly planted tree, in which case you might wait until the following year to prune it.
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