Winter Gardening
December 30, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Winter in The Garden
There’s not much to do in the winter garden, but there are a few things you can do to get yourself and your garden ready for the spring planting season.
Some plants do better if they have a head start indoors. In late winter you can start some seeds under a grow light, or in a sunny window. Many flowers, tomatoes, peppers, and cabbage all do well when they’re started ahead of time then placed out in the garden when the weather gets warm.
Pruning should also be done in late winter or early spring for most fruit trees, some shrubs and …read more
Time To Repot Houseplants For Spring Growth
January 8, 2009 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Houseplants
January and February is the perfect time to repot those houseplants if you live in the northern hemisphere. There’s not much you can do outside with your garden, and it’s a little soon to start new seedlings.
Plus there’s only so much time you can browse over garden catalogs without picking out waaayyy to much for next summers garden (and your budget).
It’s a wonderful time to devote some attention to your potted plants. They’re adding cheer to your dreary winter days, so it’s only fair to give them some cheer and devotion in return beyond their weekly watering.
My houseplants …read more
