This is the last month to rest before the busy spring season in the garden. However, if your green thumb is itching there are a few tasks that can be started now. Garden Buy your Olds Garden Seed for tomatoes, peppers (hot varieties need planted sooner), eggplant and cole crops (depending on outdoor planting dates). Make seed… Read more »
Topic: Checklists
October Lawn & Garden Checklist
Harvest is over and we’re headed into the holidays! Before you buy the turkey or deck the halls, give your garden a little TLC to prepare it for winter. Garden Remove all debris from the garden. Leaving debris will increase your chances of diseases and insects attacking next year’s plants. Amend your soil with cotton… Read more »
Fall Lawn & Garden Checklist
Cooler weather is just one of the many reasons we love fall gardening. In addition to keeping fresh produce on your table, this season offers fewer pests and diseases, less watering to be done and sweeter tasting produce. Here’s what should be next on your to-do list. Lawns Continue mowing your lawn as needed. Keep… Read more »
August Lawn & Garden Checklist
For most gardeners, this is an exciting time. After all, your flower beds are thriving and you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor! Read on for our latest lawn & garden tips. Garden Remember to pick plants clean of produce and do not allow fruits and vegetables to drop and decompose on the ground…. Read more »
July Gardening Checklist
Summer is in full swing, and your lawn and garden probably need a lot of attention. Here’s our summer gardening checklist to help keep your plants looking fresh. Garden Harvest vegetables as they’re ready. Tomatoes: apply Hi-Yield Bone Meal or Hi-Yield Calcium Nitrate to lessen the effect of blossom end rot. Vegetables: apply Fertilome Broad… Read more »
June Gardening Checklist
Now that summer is here, your lawn and garden probably need some extra attention. Here’s our easy summer gardening checklist to help your plants flourish. Garden Water your plants regularly. Plants will start to need more water as the temperatures increase and also as they start to flower and produce fruit. It’s important to apply… Read more »
Late Spring Gardening Timeline
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and it’s safe to say the threat the of snow has finally passed. It’s now time to give your lawn, garden and plants some love – here’s how to get started. Garden Get your plants in the ground. Fertilize vegetables with our Espoma Garden Food, the perfect… Read more »
April Lawn & Garden Checklist
Welcome to the first full month of spring! While it may not feel like it, it’s almost time to get your lawn, garden and plants ready for the warmer months to come. Garden Till your garden and apply either Milorganite, Fertilome Gardener’s Special or Espoma Garden Food as a broadcast. Also apply Espoma Worm Casings… Read more »
Winter Lawn & Garden Checklist
The leaves have fallen and the winter weather is almost upon us. Now that your lawn and garden have been put to bed for the year, we can begin dreaming up plans for next spring. Garden Plan your garden now so you know what you have room for before next season! Remember to rotate your… Read more »
Late Fall Lawn & Garden Checklist
The leaves have turned their brilliant fall colors and winter is right around the corner. However, gardening season isn’t over yet! Before you put your tools away, be sure you’ve properly tucked your garden into bed for the colder months to come. Garden Remove all debris from the garden. Leaving debris will increase your chances… Read more »
Fall Lawn & Garden Checklist
The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of lawn and garden care. Take these simple steps now to get a head start on healthy plants next spring. Garden Continue to harvest vegetables until they are finished. As plants finish, pull out annual plants and dispose of (this will help reduce diseases reoccurring next spring)…. Read more »
August Lawn & Garden Checklist
It’s time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! But that doesn’t mean gardening season is over. Here are our tips to prepare your plants for the cooler weather to come. Garden Remember to pick plants clean of produce and do not allow fruits and vegetables to drop and decompose on the ground. Pull plants… Read more »
July Lawn & Garden Checklist
Your garden is probably starting to reflect the hard work you’ve put into it. Keep pushing forward until harvest with this month’s checklist. Garden Early July to Mid July, fertilize your garden with Espoma Garden Food. Apply Fertilome Broad Spectrum Fungicide or Immunox to vegetables to prevent diseases such as blight. Apply Hi-Yield Herbicide Granules… Read more »
June Lawn & Garden Checklist
Summer is finally here and with these high temperatures, your lawn and garden may need some extra attention. Here are our early summer tips for helping your plants flourish! Garden Water your plants regularly. Plants need more water as the temperatures increase and as they start to flower and produce fruit. Apply fungicides before you see… Read more »
Late Spring Lawn & Garden Checklist
Gardening season has just begun and there is much to do to get your plants ready for the dog days of summer. Review this month’s checklist to get your lawn and garden in top shape. Garden Finish planting your garden starting in mid-May. Fertilize all vegetables with our Espoma Garden Food, the perfect formulation for all veggies. Annual… Read more »
April Lawn & Garden Checklist
With spring upon us there’s much to do to get your lawn, garden and plants ready to go for the warmer months ahead. Review this month’s checklist to be sure you’re tackling everything you should.
Upcoming Events
Container Gardening Workshop
March 30th @ 10 AM and 1:30 PM
Make a 14” planter or hanging basket of your own design and we’ll grow it for you!
Air Plant Holder Make & Take (postponed)
March 16th @ 10 AM
Join us for a unique, low-maintenance plant workshop! The cost is $5 plus your choice of plants and container.
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