When sharing food does more harm than good

Author

Lisa
April 08, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes

Good morning,

Don't underestimate the power of mulch! Applying a layer of organic mulch around your plants helps conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.

CHERRY PICKED - JUST FOR YOU

One of the unexpected challenges of growing your own food is keeping it out of the mouths (and paws) of your furry friends. Thankfully, keeping your plants protected is much easier than you think!

BITE-SIZED GARDEN TALES

The Easter weekend had come and gone, leaving a trail of chocolate wrappers and a lingering chill in the air. Disappointment tugged at Emily as she surveyed her garden.

The frost had retreated, but the promised spring blooms seemed reluctant to arrive. Maybe her efforts to create a vibrant Easter display had been a bit ambitious.

Just then, a bumblebee lumbered past, its fuzzy body a beacon of determination. It landed on a nearby crocus, barely a whisper of color peeking through the cool earth. Undeterred by the limited options, the bee diligently collected pollen, its body buzzing with an energetic hum.

A smile tugged at Emily's lips. Here was a creature unfazed by the season's slow progress. The bee wasn't waiting for a full-blown explosion of color – it was appreciating the small signs of spring, the quiet victories of nature pushing through the remnants of winter.

Inspired, Emily grabbed her gardening gloves. Chasing a picture-perfect Easter display might have been unrealistic, but there was still beauty to be found in the season's gradual awakening.

She started weeding a neglected corner of her garden, her heart filled with renewed purpose. Every green shoot, every tenacious blossom, was a celebration of spring's unfolding story.

IN A NUTSHELL

Like the bee's focused search for pollen, appreciate the subtle signs of spring. Celebrate the journey, even when the full display of color takes a little longer to arrive.

DIGGING DEEPER

Eating the fruits and veggies that you grow at home is great for your health, but it’s not the only way to get benefits from your plants. From healing wounds to keeping bugs at bay, plants have all sorts of amazing properties! Here are 5 superstars.

DAILY DOSE OF DIRT

If you started seeds indoors, April's sunshine may be perfect for hardening them off. Many seedlings can begin the hardening off process around two weeks before your average last frost date. Gradually introduce them to outdoor conditions for a week before transplanting into your garden beds for a smooth transition.

UNTIL NEXT BLOOM…

As always, thanks so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this newsletter. Question or comments - just reply.

Happy planting!

Lisa