Hellebores (Lenten Rose)– Looking for a spring bloomer that is evergreen and deer resistant? Hellebores, also known as Lenten Rose, might be just what you needSnowdrops – Snowdrops sometimes appear before the snow has melted. They are easy to grow and multiply every year.Crocus – Crocus provide us with the first spring color. Plant them in large groups for the most impact.
From the Veggie Patch
Peas – Get a jump on the growing season and add nitrogen to your garden by planting peas, a cool season crop.
Arugula – Add spice to your salads with the leaves, flowers and seeds of this cool season vegetable.
Beets – Beets are a cool season plant that are planted in the spring and the fall. All parts of the plants are edible.
Around the Yard
Pussy Willows– Pussy willows are a native plant that are important for wildlife. They are easy to grow, and the branches can be preserved for use in arrangements.
Forsythia – One of the first harbingers of spring, the forsythia with its bright yellow flowers is easy to grow and propagate.
Witch Hazel – Witch hazel provides bright yellow flowers during the drab days of winter. Its seeds are an important food source for local wildlife.
On the Windowsill
Chocolate Soldier Plant – Chocolate soldier plants are fuzzy succulents with “chocolate” edging on their leaves.
Cast Iron Plant – Cast iron plant is perfect for those of us with dark homes or shady yards.
Lithops – Lithops are small succulent-like plants that thrive on neglect. If you tend to forget to water, lithops are for you.
How to Prevent Damping Off Disease – Damping off is the scourge of the greenhouse. Even if you don’t have a greenhouse, you may lose your seedlings to this disease. With a little care you can prevent this disease from killing your seedlings.
Vermicomposting – Vermicomposting is a good substitute for composting outdoors. Using a small bin, some newspaper or cardboard, red wiggler worms and a little patience, you can make nutritious compost for your garden.
