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Planning ahead for spring? Here are a few ideas to get you cooking.

 1. Plan your container garden with help from the Crazy Container Workshop at Crazy Daisies.

 2. Clean your rain barrel.


 3. Prepare your tools.

When do I start tomatoes from seed in upstate NY?

Check out this article on starting seeds. Hover over "When do I start...NY" below and a link will appear (text to links on this blog are purple). Click on the link and enjoy.
When do I start tomatoes from seed in upstate NY?

Signs of Spring in Strathmore

Today, on Summit Ave., I saw these purple croci eagerly stretching toward the March sun. Their subtle presence whispers "Spring is coming." What will you do to prepare your garden?

Gardening Books

    Winter's dreary comeback carries with it an opportunity to settle in with a good book. Whether you prefer hardcovers or eBooks their are plenty of places to "shop" for ideas for your garden. First stop is your own bookshelf. Revisit a old tomes that have shared wisdom over the years. If you have a few titles that don't get much use, swap them with a fellow gardener to refresh your collection. A visit to local second hand bookstores and thrift shops offers a treasure trove of titles for pennies on the dollar. Whether you're an eBook fan or like kicking back with a hardcover or paperback volume in hand, check out your local library for new titles. Lastly, browse the internet for help finding the perfect book for you. Stop by Goodreads to view recommendations from fellow gardeners.
     Perhaps our first garden club meeting of the year can be centered around a garden-themed book swap. Either way, sharing books and ideas reconnects old friends and builds new relationships.