April showers bring May flowers...But what about when you get snow?
Spring is one of the four temperate seasons, the transition period between winter and summer. Spring and “springtime” refer to the season, and broadly to ideas of rebirth, renewal and regrowth. The specific definition of the exact timing of “spring” varies according to local climate, cultures and customs. At the spring equinox, days are close to 12 hours long with day length increasing as the season progresses.
Gardening in our location can be a definite challenge, case in point ~ it is currently snowing outside!
There are many season extenders we can use to help up achieve success even in our area.
First, in the garden, if you have mulch down in an area where you would like to begin your planting then particularly on sunny days you will want to pull that mulch back so the sun can reach the earth. Mulch will keep the soil underneath it cooler and you want to begin warming the soil underneath.
Sample cloche can be used early in the season and later to protect plants once they're bigger.
Second, build a cloche. A cloche is a small version of a greenhouse and will have the same affect in gathering the suns warmth within the enclosure and help warm the soil. ( Initially, before we plant the intent is to warm the soil for the plants feet, once the plant is in the ground we protect it’s head from freezing temperatures: )
Third, get your seed started now so you have a head start on anything you plant from seed in the garden.
Seed starting is a whole other subject and I will be writing about that soon so stay tuned.
