The weather has turned cold, grey and rainy with bouts of wet snow flurries, definitely not gardening weather. Walking to the mailbox isn't as enjoyable. The walk back to house was enjoyable Friday despite the nasty weather. I had the new Stokes catalogue safely tucked under my arm.
Seed catalogues always bring a bit of sunshine on the dreary, cold days. I'll read through them, dog ear pages and make lists of what I want several times before it's time to order for seed starting. Garden planning helps the winter days pass a bit quicker. They hold the promise of next year's garden. The pictures are bright and enticing. However, seed catalogues are much more than that. They are a valuable resource that not only show what the fruits, vegetables and flowers will look like but give a lot of information on the varieties.
So if you haven't ordered your seed catalogues yet, it's time to do so. That way you will have them to drool over after the holidays while there is still a blanket of snow on the ground.
Happy Gardening!
Garden Gnome
©2007
Hi Garden Gnome.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever grew and maintained a bonsai before? I might be growing mine after my exams and was wondering if you had any tips. Thanks.
Sorry Logen, I have not. Good luck with your exams.
ReplyDeleteI so wish I had a greenhouse or an area to do seedlings. I have to buy starters for my raised beds each spring. Inevitably, I buy too much and I have to thin out my garden every year. Plus, I'd like to be able to go into the greenhouse in the winter just to spite mother nature.
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