Welcome, Spring!

The grass is greening, the trees are leafing out, peepers sing at night... And don't you just love this weather?
It's time to plant! The early stuff, that is. Fruit trees, berry bushes, shrubs and perennials can go in the ground now. Our nursery order from Sherman Nurseries arrives next week, so check back here for a full list of what we'll carry, and if you just can't wait for a little color to brighten up the landscape, try pansies. Who can resist their bright blooms and grouchy little faces? They're considered annuals in Maine, but if covered by a hefty layer of mulch in the fall, will last for years. Their cute little cousins, violas, are perennial, and provide loads of color.
Or, how 'bout dianthus? Sold in 6 packs, it comes in a variety of blushing reds and pinks, and makes a small mound of greenery. The blooms looks like smaller versions of carnation and it's easy-care. Every few weeks all the blossoms die. A few snips of the scissors, and voila! They bloom again, and will continuously until the last frost of autumn. They'll come back next spring too.
Snapdragons are a good choice also, if you're itching to get your hands in the soil. Tall or short, they come in a variety of colors.
The strawberry plants have arrived, and come in bundles of 25. Honeyoh is a good, hardy variety for Maine, with large juicy fruit. If planted this year, you'll have a crop next spring. In the meantime, to enjoy this season, we have everbearing strawberries in hanging baskets and 4 inch pots. Kids love 'em, and they make a nice addition to a rock garden.
So, get out there and prepare your beds! Spring has finally arrived!
Mary :)