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Traces of winter have all but disappeared by May; the last frost dates have usually passed and blooms are vigorously pushing forth into the fresh spring air. In warmer regions it's never too early to start planning for the... more »
by Annie Thornton
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Summer is the height of gardening season. Farmer's markets and roadside stands are filled with fresh produce, while home gardens are at the peak of production. It’s a time when eating fresh and healthy is easy and enticing.
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Nature tells us that the California spring is over by May, especially after another dry winter. Look for the wildflower clarkia in the brown hills. Its common name says it all: farewell to spring. But it's not a sad time at all. May brings roses... more »
by Bill Marken
May is the first month when the Pacific Northwest really starts to shake off the dreary doldrums of winter. All that sunshine means it's a good idea to check irrigation systems in time for summer watering. We also get to look forward to the bounty of... more »
The long wait is over — long days, warm temperatures and wet ground are bringing a riotous symphony of colors, new greenery in the forests and endless tasks that have me moving through my garden beds wondering how I'm ever going to have time to tackle... more »
The central Great Plains of the U.S. isn't a desert of monotony. In the east, from the Missouri River into Illinois, the moisture-loving tallgrass prairie once thrived. From the Missouri River west, the rains are more sporadic, and mixed-grass prairie... more »
May is the perfect time to add summer-flowering shrubs and perennials to your desert garden, before the heat of summer arrives. How about planting some cacti or succulents in your landscape?... more »
May is the most glorious month of the year in the Great Lakes garden. Trees and shrubs burst into bloom, the shade garden hits its peak of beauty and the weather is just about perfect. With the passing of the last frost date, you can bring tender annuals... more »
The May garden feels so fresh, lush and colorful, it's hard to resist. The beauty and wonder of it all keeps us at our tasks long after our backs are weary and the sunlight has grown dim. Enjoy, my friends. Wishing you your best gardening season ever.... more »
May in the Austin-Houston-Dallas triangle is much like April — the garden activities just keep coming. With so many opportunities to plant and tend your garden, it pays to stay organized and methodical to avoid getting overwhelmed. And remember, the... more »
Yep, it has been another dry winter for California, the second in a row — from San Diego, 40 percent below normal rainfall, to Eureka, 20 percent below. You know the story if you've been around California for a while in the last 35-plus years. We've... more »
by Bill Marken
April is a booming month in the garden, because as temperatures warm, many garden plants are unfurling new leaves and bursting into bloom. It’s a great time to set out starts of annual flowers and cold-hardy vegetables, because by planting now you’ll... more »
Planting is the name of the game in the April garden. Plants in all forms can be installed as soon as the soil is warm and workable. In the meantime attend to the last of the spring cleanup chores and get your lawn in shape for the coming season. Enjoy... more »
Great Lakes gardeners are nearly giddy with all the things to see and do in April. The garden bursts into bloom, the garden centers open with cool-season annuals beckoning and gardening begins in earnest. more »
