Get Outside~

Trees and grass benefit not only the environment but more importantly, has shown to improve our mental outlook. Spend time outside; do what you can to improve your landscaping. Jacrist is ready to help.

Make a Plant Tower

Are you handy?

Why not make a plant tower using a 4 or 6 inch pvc pipe? Drill 2 inch holes in four rows about 4-6 inches apart and glue to a plastic plant saucer on the bottom to catch the overflow of water. Tuck in everbearing strawberries or flower liners and add potting mix as you fill it upwards.

Are you ‘For the Birds?’

If you have a feeder or are thinking of having one this season, you must disinfect it BEFORE you refill it, religiously.

I use a bleach and dish soap mixture to scrub the whole unit, inside and out, using a bottle brush to get in the crannys; then, rinse it completely, letting it dry before refilling. I consider it my responsibility for having the pleasure of watching birds come to feed at my station. Here’s the feeder I use.

 

I also have a screen platform underneath the feeder to catch seed so other birds and cuties like this who don’t perch can eat, too.

HAPPY FEEDING!

Time To Plant Onion and Scallion Sets Again

If you have a raised vegetable bed, you have a longer season to plant as the bed warms and drains earlier than ongrade beds.

Now is the time to add more onion and scallion sets to your garden to supplant what you planted two weeks ago. This way you can have a longer harvest period.

It’s also time to plant spinach, beets, carrots and peas.