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Hello Friends,
Spring officially begins next Tuesday, March 19! Trees and plants are starting to awaken and grow. However, cold weather and spring frosts are possible for a while. Stay updated on weather forecasts so that you know when you will need to protect your plants. Click here for Frost Protection Tips.
We wish the Luck of the Irish to everyone for St. Patrick’s Day this Sunday! 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 F. Another thing you want to consider is if the soil is wet. It is bad for the soil to till or work it when it is wet, and wet soil is also not good for starting potatoes. The soil can be slightly moist to where you can form a ball of soil in your hands, but dry enough that the ball will crumble when you press on in with your finger. You still have some time to plant potatoes. It is worth waiting until the soil is ready so that you will have a better chance of having a good harvest.
We continue to receive 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!
The Hoffmann Hillermann Plant Loving Team
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