Archive for April 2020
Why Some Seeds Don’t Germinate
There are many reasons that seeds might not germinate. Here are some tips for success so your seeds will sprout and grow, indoors or outside.
Read MoreVirtual Cocktail Hour #4
Find the recipe for the herb n’ orange cocktail, see suggestions for annual cutting flowers, and get the link to the Zoom Country Garden Cocktail Hour.
Read MoreVegetable Garden Q&A
Here are four questions that there wasn’t time to answer during the recent Vegetable Gardening Webinar. Q: I have tomato seedlings with purple foliage. Can I save them? Purple foliage on tomatoes usually indicates stress. The most common cause is that they are too cold. Cold temperatures prevent the tomatoes from absorbing the nutrients they…
Read MoreSpring Planting ~ Late April Common questions we hear in late April are: “What can I plant now?” or “Is it safe to plant…” So here’s a quick rundown of what can be planted in Cape Cod landscapes in the next two weeks. Perennials It’s fine to plant perennials now. Even those that are a…
Read MoreBeautiful Containers With Miracle Gro Potting Mix
Summer is a short season in New England, so it’s only natural that people want their flowering containers to do well. Here are some tips for successful planting this spring. Fill the entire pot or box with good quality potting soil. Do not put rocks, mulch or other debris in the bottom of a pot.…
Read MoreSpring Hydrangea Care
There are several ways you can help your mophead and lacecap hydrangeas to do well this summer. Here are your Hydrangea tips for success in flowering.
Read MoreHCG Cocktail Party #2
Our second virtual cocktail party was a great success. Here’s the recipe for the drink based on the apple mint that is up and growing now.
Read MoreYour Yard & Garden This Week
From weeds to pruning of Rhododendrons and Hydrangeas, there are things we can do in our yards and gardens in early April.
Read MoreCountry Garden (Virtual) Cocktail Hour
We’re holding a virtual cocktail party every Friday evening in April. Come celebrate plants, gardens and our Cape Cod community.
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