January 15, 2022
Some days, you just want to stay indoors and hide by the fire, the weather is so bad. Never mind, there are still lots of things you can do until spring and gardening season arrives.
If you kept your geraniums in the basement or under lights, right about now they may need some care, plus it’s the perfect time to take some cuttings and get even more of your favorite colours ready to plant in containers and even in the garden.
Geraniums (or Pelargonium if you want to be accurate) are drought tolerant and tough. The only thing they don’t like is frost.
Echeveria are one of those plants that flower in autumn and through the winter. What do you do when the flowers are finished and they are starting to look a little sad? Cut off the stalk! Find out here:
Think ahead to where you want your garden to go; do you want to attract bees? Butterflies? Here are some ideas:
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I hope you’ve enjoyed this issue of Xeria e-Zine! Any questions or suggestions are welcome. Don’t forget, the Horticulturist is always in.
Happy Gardening,
Jacki Cammidge, Certified Horticulturist, Webmaster and Artisan
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