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Before the Last Frost (2 Weeks)
We have only two more weeks before the statistical last frost date! In previous years I had put out tomato plants by this time and was desperately attempting to protect them from frost by either covering them or digging them back up. I didn’t make that mistake this year, thankfully as we are in a spell of night temps below freezing. There was ice in the bird fountain this morning. Instead of putting out spring and summer veggies, I’ve tried to fill open spots in the seed trays where veggies didn’t germinate as well as re-potting the tomatillos and watermelon sprouts. Garden Edits I’ve also been busy moving trees and…
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Before the Last Frost (5 Weeks)
We are now five weeks ahead of the statistical last killing frost of the season, and looking ahead on my weather app, we aren’t out of the woods on cold evenings. Last week I shared about the importance of supporting pollinators. One way I do this is to plant flowering perennials. This week I’m writing about finding perennials on a budget. Garden Steals If you are a seasoned gardener, you probably already know which nurseries have the best discount tables and which one you visit more for inspiration rather than for filling out your garden beds with perennials. Sometimes there are really great finds! I once bought a $110 topiary…
