Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Rye (Annual) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Annual rye forms a very thick stand, and is normally grown alone to choke out weeds and boost organic matter, especially in new gardening...
Companions Beet, Lettuce, Potatoes, Thyme and Chives. Position Full sun to partial afternoon shade. Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Scallions Aphids (General) Slug Snail
Becomes dormant in winter. Frost tolerant Very cold hardy. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Crop Rotation Group Allium (Onion family) ● Soil Average, well drained.
As the flowers fade in the garden, snip them off with scissors or pruning shears. Companions Dahlia, Hyacinth, Daylily and Echinacea. Colors include white, red, orange, and many shades of pink and red.
Lemon balm grows into a rounded mound. Gather stems for drying or steeping into tinctures in early summer, just before the plants bloom. Notes Lemon balm is very easy to grow. Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen.
Oregano often spreads in hospitable spots. Harvesting Gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Frost tolerant Hardy in cold climates provided plant is well-rooted and mulched. Authentic Greek oregano can be grown from seeds or plants.
They are especially well suited to growing near beech trees. Harvesting Cut bluebells to use in arrangements when half the bells are open. Frost tolerant Good. Set out container-grown plants in spring.
Notes Like crocuses, snowdrops are considered harbingers of spring, often blooming before the last snow. Harvesting Seeds can be gathered and re-sown in early summer. Frost tolerant Excellent.
In cold climates, pot up plants in fall and grow them through winter indoors. Frost tolerant Hardy only where winters are mild. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Feeding None generally needed. Frost tolerant This hardy perennial is winter hardy to -40F (-40C). Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Feeding Mix a balanced organic fertilizer into the soil before planting a new bed. Frost tolerant Multiplying onions and other perennial strains are typically hardy to -26F (-15C) when given a protective winter mulch.
Gather them for use as cut flowers to keep valerian from reseeding and becoming invasive. Store in airtight container. Often planted with low, mound-forming herbs and flowers. Feeding Not generally needed.
Notes Powdery mildew can be a serious problem for white currants, so consider planting resistant varieties such as ‘Blanka' or ‘Pink Champagne'. Mature white currants bear best on two-year-old branches.
A mature clump of lavender will grow to 24" (60 cm) wide. You can also dry lavender branches for use in recipes, sachets or potpourri. Notes Try different strains, and even species, to find the right lavender for your climate.
Notes Primarily grown to increase organic matter, break up dense subsoil and crowd out weeds. Harvesting Mow down plants in spring, before they develop seeds. Spacing Single Plants: 3" (10cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 3" (10cm) with 3" (10cm) row gap (minimum)...
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Comfrey Aphids (General) Slug Snail Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant Start seeds indoors...
Harvesting Take down plants just as the red tops begin to fade, but before the plants produce mature seeds. Established plantings made in early fall can tolerate temperatures to 0F (-18 C) or slightly colder.
Notes Each winter, remove the oldest canes from established plants, and clip of damaged or drooping branches. Harvesting Harvest when fruits turn blue-black and are firm. Like currants and gooseberries, jostaberries make good bushes for garden boundaries.
Position Full sun. Planting tulips behind daylilies or other summer-blooming perennials hides the fading foliage from view. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.
Allow 12in (30cm) between large-flowered bearded irises. Position Full sun. Several newer varieties will re-bloom in the fall with good care. As the flowers fade in the garden, trim them off with scissors or pruning shears.
Notes Pastel flower colours look especially cooling in partial shade. Harvesting Harvest stems to dry for tea in early summer, before the plants bloom. Frost tolerant A cold-hardy perennial, monarda can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Chives (Garlic) Aphids (General) Slug Snail Plant Diseases which Affect Chives (Garlic) Allium White Rot Onion Downy Mildew
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Agastache Aphids (General) Slug Snail Agastache attracts bees and other beneficial insects. Some varieties bloom rose-red or orange.
Beds can produce for decades. Frost tolerant Long-lived hardy perennial. Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area. Crop Rotation Group Miscellaneous ● Soil Fertile, well drained, and free...
Notes Pinching back in late spring helps to keep plants bushy and full, and it delays flowering. Gather stems for drying in early summer, just before the plants bloom. If you can, grow clumps in different parts of your garden.
Planting and Harvesting Calendar < Back to All Plants Pests which Affect Strawberry Aphids (General) Slug Snail Spider Mite Spacing Single Plants: 1' 11" (60cm) each way (minimum) Rows: 1' 11" (60cm) with 1' 11" (60cm) row gap (minimum) Sow and Plant...
