Well, today was a lot of fun! It was such a glorious day outside. We had all the greenhouse doors open and were actually walking around in tee shirts! The pansies look great. There was a heavy frost on Tuesday night, but that doesn’t affect the pansies they were happy as ever, standing up and smiling at the sun all day yesterday. Why not come on over and pick out some pansies to put a little “spring fever” in your blood!
News channel 30 was over to ask us about the drought we are having in Connecticut. Yes, we are down about 3 inches of rain but, right now we are in the greenhouse and sun is what the plants need to grow. Also, we are screening topsoil and the lack of rain makes it better to screen and lighter for you to spread on your gardens/lawns etc. So, now would be a good time to take advantage of the weather and get a head start on your garden chores. I don’t know what the lack of rain will do for any fall landscape plants we put in. They may need a drink soon before any newly established feeder roots dry up and the plant/tree/shrub dies from lack of water. I will investigate this with some of our landscapers and report back to you on what you should be doing (if anything) to protect your greenery.
Remember: “Though April showers may come your way, they bring the flowers that bloom in May.”
With that thought in mind, I guess we better hope for a little rain mixed with the sun each week to get just the right amount of both to insure lovely plants all season long.