Keith Farrand
Contact: info@farrandfarms.com
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April . . . Bring on the Sun!
Keith
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Hey, I'm just like you. . . .FRUSTRATED! It's been too wet, too dark and too cold for too long. I don't recall a March when I couldn't do a few days tilling and working in the garden. I've given up on March and am eagerly looking forward to a great April.
Forget the old wives tale that potatoes must be in by St. Patrick's Day. Nearly all early and cool season crops can be planted right up and into early May. Asparagus, rhubarb, green and slicing onions, all cole crops (broccoli, cabbage, etc.), and seeds for spinach, lettuce and radishes are wanting a place in your garden. Let's not forget the kids either - strawberry plants look great and inspire the young ones to develop an interest in the garden. Gardening should be fun!
Now is the time to come into Farrand Farms and see what is going on. Remember, we grow nearly 90% of what we sell. The greenhouses are absolutely beautiful as our flowers and vegetables are beginning to show brilliant colors and prospering growth. Perennials are showing strong renewal and our Jackson and Perkins roses are developing new leaves.
Want a great cheer-up? The pansies will absolutely put a smile on your face. They are the nicest we have raised in many seasons. These are top quality, healthy and fresh. You won't find the spindly, weak plants that the hardware and boxes are selling. Only the best for you at Farrand Farms.
Please check our "Spring Planting Schedule" for our area on our website. Our staff will be glad to help you make your selections and answer any questions you may have.
Here's a Tip: Because it has been so wet, your garden may be slow to dry. Add 1-1 1/2" of Cotton Burr Compost on top and work it in 6" deep. Not only is Cotton Burr a great organic compost, but your soil will dry in half the time!
Easter is not far off and we'll have the Easter lilies ready for you on Wednesday, March 31st. A great idea with the lilies is to place a few yellow and dark purple pansies around their base for a very special welcome to the Easter celebration. Don't forget you can plant your Easter lily in the garden after the holiday and it will bloom in June each year thereafter.
Got a question? E-mail me and I'll try my best to get an answer to you and may even include it in my next "Farrand's Notes". Come on over and see why Toby Tobin says Farrand Farms is his absolute favorite greenhouse. I'm sure you'll be inspired. Bring on the sun . . . .
Keith
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