November's Gardening

In the northeast leaves are falling, we have had frost and even a record early snowfall.

Mulching leaves and putting them back into the gardens is not only a way to prevent more landfills from appearing, it is a way to add richness to your soil. My friend, Charlie, actually picks up the bags of oak leaves from around town and grinds them up for potting soil for next years annuals. Even maple tree leaves will break down beautifully over the winter if they are mulched.

Now is the time to comb over morning glories, marigolds and four o'clocks and pull off the seed pods and save them for this coming spring.

Some bulbs can still go in for the next few weeks. A little bit of work now can produce beautiful early spring flowers that will come back for years. Crocus, Daffodils and Tulips are definitely welcomed additions when winter ends.

As we move towards Thanksgiving I am thankful for many blessings in my life, one of which is my backyard.