Wow… February in short sleeves in North Carolina, Zone 7A!
Oh sure, we’ve had some winter cold and snow earlier on, but these mid-winter warm spells can instill false hopes and trigger buds to break and even trees to flower.
By mid-February, we’ll soon be back to winter and relatively harsh cold, but first, back into 50's and 60's next week.
We’re not complaining about the warm spells. In fact, we love it, so long as plants don’t bud out and get damaged.
But either way, as weatherman Joe Bastardi says:
"Enjoy the weather because it's the only weather you've got."Winter Garden PlantsMeanwhile... our winter garden plants are doing so well under row covers that now I wish I'd planted more. More lessons from the garden for this clod kicker!
For more on that and a few other updates you can
read the rest of that article here.And of course, we'd love to know what you're interested in, researching, or looking into for next years growing season! Or any topics you'd like us to research and write about!
Grow great gardens!
Coleman Alderson,
for Gardens All