As I sit watching a late spring snow and prepare to collect sap from some maple sap buckets I find myself, like many other gardeners, counting down the days to spring planting. Many of us have already ordered seed from wonderful seed companies. Others wait to go to the local Agway or such to get seeds. My absolute favorite seed and garden supply company is a small homegrown company right here in Waterville Maine. FEDCO Seeds, Trees, Tubers, Bulbs, Organic Garden Supply. If you haven't checked them out...do!! You can find them at: http://fedcoseeds.com/ They have the best seeds (and more) for the best prices. Early May is their annual tree sale which is a must not miss event. It's usually the first week in May.
Here's a fun site to explore. It has a fun to use garden design/layout template. As you move veggies,herbs,flowers into your garden the planting and care information is listed below. http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-Site/default/Page-KGPJS
And this gives last and first frost information for each state: http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/ Says for my area May 12th is our estimated last frost date. I haven't started any seeds yet but plan to start a few things for the cold frame soon. I got a small cold frame last year and want to see if I can get a jump start with some cool season/cool weather loving greens such as lettuce and spinach. I'm thinking of some cilantro too since that's a cool loving herb. I know some folks begin gardening during the winter months or garden under hoop houses all winter but I've never done that so this is new for me. I'll start small and see how it goes for me. Isn't gardening great!? Always new things to try.
Fun stuff!! So check it out and have fun with your garden plan and seed/supply choosing and purchasing.
Mary
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