GardenSpotlight

I wanted to bring up the subject again of USDA Hardiness Zones since it is now planting season and the article garnered much attention the last time I posted it.  We definitely have had a mild winter, and a very dry one at that.  I heard yesterday that even with the recent rains, we are still about an inch to an inch and a half short of necessary rainfall for this time of year.  Here in our area, we can expect frost up through the third week of May or so.  We can never be sure what Mother Nature will hit us with.  In 2008 and 2009 both, we were hit with damaging rain and hail in June, the same day both years. Without further delay, here is the article I posted previously: There seems to be confusion at times among some gardeners as to the definition of perennials and annuals. For those of you that this applies to, this posting is for you! J The definition of “perennial,” simply put, is a plant that continues to grow in your garden year after year...

Here's a quick tip that has always worked for us on the farm here in the Northeast! Now that February is right around the corner, you'll want to check for fog in the morning. Then keep track of each day of fog in February on your calendar. Why, you ask? Because typically the last day in February that you have fog is usually the last chance of frost on the corresponding day in May! Pretty neat...