Garden Notes

Outdoor container gardening is a wonderful way to garden in a small space, but it has many other advantages too, the greatest of which is flexibility. You can move plants to take advantage of sunlight and temperature, arrange them in stunning ways, and take advantage of seasonal plants.

SHRUB: African Bush Daisy. There are many species but only one appears to be in commerce (Euryops pectinatus). It is a small shrub that can grow to 5'x 5'. It has a profusion of yellow daisy-like flowers and starts blooming in February and continues for several months.

Helpline FAQ Q: Last summer my peach tree produced A LOT of fruit, but they were all really small in size. What can I do this year to get bigger fruit? A: Fruit trees often set more fruit than they can support or develop.

Sweetgrass, as the hair of Mother Earth, is traditionally braided to show loving care for her well-being. Braids, plaited of three strands, are given away as signs of kindness.

Springtime is here! Trees have awakened, roses are budding, and you are preparing the garden for a bountiful growing season. It can't get any better! However, you will improve your bounty when you prepare and deal with these three typical springtime pests.