Love Your Garden Springfield

Facebook is a mess again. changed everything. no video tab. no most recent. it’s worthless.

This year’s early flush of roses is outstanding with some still in the bid stage. They love the rain and sunshine.

I wonder if a certain Springfield weather forecaster feels a little foolish today after suggesting weeks ago to start uncovering plants, trimming others and planting new ones. Today’s freezing temps and snow will kill all of that! The No. 1 ingredient in gardening? Patience!

There have been some unnamed weather persons on TV recently advocating trimming bushes, trees, planting, etc. Wring! it’s too early. Roses aren’t trimmed till April 15. Temperatures can still dip below freezing. We had sleet a few years back on this date. We had more than 10 inches of snow about 30 yearss ago. Trimming or planting pants will only end of dead or struggling to survive! Patience is jey!

This is the time of year when temperatures start to creeping that we get spring fever. But resist if you can. March is an unpredictable month with snowfall (lots of it) recorded over the years. Freezing temperatures are common. It’s not the time to be buying and planting tender plants and flowers. If anything, start hot houses or grow seedling inside. They’ll be plenty of time for gardening but patience is the key. More soon.

Some beauties in the front garden.

Mother’s Day brings out the best in my roses.

Bring on the frost!

Here are some early bloomers and blossoms in the garden, including young apple tree.. BUT BEWARE! Frost is coming. Cover up your plants that aren’t frost hardy.

Spring is popping out all over.!!!