Sledding with a snow saucer is a great winter pastime here in zone 4. Did you know that your saucer can serve a dual purpose? Instead of putting it away at the end of winter simply modify it for seasonal garden work. Adding a pulling rope will convert your saucer into a hauler making short work of transporting not only debris but material in and out of your garden. Cheers
The most common Fox seen in North America is the red fox (Vulpes). Their cunning ways have made them popular around the world. Enjoy!
I would like to introduce our featured flower of the month Campanula or commonly known as Tussock Bellflower. I came upon this perennial jewel while on a trip to Juneau Alaska. This magnificent flower is from the plant family Campanulaceae and is native to the subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows favorably in zones 5 through 8 and is deer and rabbit resistant. The bright blue flowers bloom til summer and the plant should return larger the next season. You can expect the plant to spread 15 -18” and reach heights of 18”. Enjoy!
Winter can be a time for extreme temperatures. Did you know that the freezing temperatures during winter is Mother Nature’s way of telling some perennial seeds when to sprout? The freezing and thawing process changes the chemistry of the seed allowing it to sprout only during my favorite season, Spring! Cheers
Another arctic front has just moved through zone 4. I am taking advantage of the moisture by shoveling snow under trees, shrubs and on to perennial flower beds. In just a few months the time will be right to improve the soil condition by adding compost and/or peat moss to help stimulate healthy root growth and eliminate transplant shock. Trees and shrubs can be difficult to grow and maintain but with proper guidance magnificent results can be obtained.
Today I want to give thanks to my readers and supporters. Without you this website would not exist. Your delightful and sometimes curious comments bring me joy and encouragement to continue my blogging journey and do my absolute best to respond to your inquiries.
I have received several requests regarding posting on the Zinnia Boy blog. I welcome all who love to garden and have comments and opinions you wish to share. You may submit up to 250 words on the topic of gardening to msydnor@zinniaboy.com. Your post must include your name and email address and may be edited for length, grammar and accuracy. I look forward to receiving your thoughts and perspectives on the world of gardening. Cheers
Affinity with Flowers
