Monthly Archives: March 2015
Pansies: The Tough Cookies of Spring
If ever there were a pretty little flower that could be considered a ‘tough cookie’ , it would be the pansy. Although these captivating little beauties may look delicate, they are one of the first flowers that can brave our spring time in cold New England. Believe it or not, pansies perform best in cool weather… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
It’s Friday! See What’s Growing On…
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Spring is Springing!
In the last week, we have had some serious snow melt. Do you realize how long it’s been since we’ve seen…ground? It’s actually kind of weird. I saw my little solar walkway lights for the first time in forever last night, and I thought, what’s THAT? With the snow line receding, and as the possibility… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Got Snow? That’s Great News! (For Your Plants)
Authors note: At the time of this post, the temperature has finally caught up to the calendar and the snow is melting! But if you’ve worried at all about how your plants fared through this winter, read on! Every time I venture south of our zone 6 climate in winter, when asked where I’m from,… Read more »