This title kind of reminds me of the children's game that asks,' which of these doesn't belong with the others? ' ! However, all these subjects, and more, are in this issue of the Fine Gardening e-Newsletter.
It might seem a bit early to be talking about pruning tomatoes ,but it really isn't. I saw this video well into last year's growing season, when it was way too late to do anything about the disastrous mess that my tomato plants had become. The supports had been weighed down by the vigorous plants and everything was lying on the ground making it a hide and seek game to find the ripe tomatoes. Be sure to check out the support system that was shown in the video. I plan to give it a try this summer. Well, more like getting my husband to give it a try!
I am a big fan of Viburnums. They have attractive foliage, a diverse growth habit and many have very fragrant flowers in Spring followed by beautiful fall berries. There's a relatively new variety that I've grown in my garden, named 'Snowflake Viburnum'. It's covered with blooms in May and when that's over it starts blooming again, on and off, for the rest of the summer! If you're looking for a low maintenance plant to add structure to your garden, these plants should be at the top of your list.
Now, to the dogs (and cats, etc.)! February's Photo Challenge is titled 'Pets in the Garden'. The winner will be chosen based on creativity, originality, and cuteness. The pictures already posted on the site are adorable!
Of course, there's more in this issue of the Fine Gardeneing e-newsletter than I've written about. It's a fun and diverse issue. Enjoy!
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