Hello Friends,

       SPRING begins next Monday! Trees and plants are starting to awaken, even though cold weather and spring frosts are still possible for a while. Check weather forecasts daily through April for times that your plants will need frost protection. Click here for “Frost Protection Tips.”

       I wish the luck of the Irish to everyone for St. Patrick’s Day this Friday! An old rule of thumb tells us to plant potatoes on or around St. Patrick’s Day. However, the time to plant depends on the weather and soil temperature, which can be different each year. The best time is when the soil temperature warms to above 45 degrees. Another thing to consider is if the soil is wet. It is bad for the soil to till or work it when it's wet, and wet soil is also not good for starting potatoes. So, if you didn’t get your potatoes planted yet, you’re not too late. You can still plant them once the soil is warm and dry enough.

       We continue to get more great shipments of spring plants and items! Plan some time to come by and browse through our departments and see for yourself! It’s a great time of year, and we hope to see you soon!

Keep Growing,

Scott