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Savvygardener.com
February 2, 2000

It's Show Time!
This week's newsletter is a bit shorter than usual.  It's still cold, there's snow on the ground, and we are busy, busy, busy getting ready for our debut at the Metropolitan Lawn & Garden Show this weekend.  The show is being held at the American Royal facility next to Kemper Arena on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  We hope to see a lot of Savvygardeners there.  This is your best opportunity to meet and talk to experts and retailers from our area.  Bring them your questions and ideas and you're sure to walk away a little wiser.

Come see us at booth 557!
~ Shelly               


Clues in the Snow
In future issues and in an upcoming feature article we will be talking a lot about micro-climates.  An understanding of the micro-climates in your garden is critical to your success as a gardener.  The good news is that it's not all that hard to figure out.  A good example is watching the snow as it melts on your property.  Notice that it melts quicker in some areas?  You've also noticed that it lingers for a long time in others.  These are your micro-climates at work.  That extra warmth that melts the snow (probably on the south side of the property and next to the house) will coax spring bulbs a little earlier just as the shady north side of the house may have a later "last frost" than the rest of your garden.  Keep an eye on the white stuff as it retreats.  Take notes.

Better Water
Keep in mind that one of the reasons houseplants do so well is the warmth they get on the inside of your house.  Imagine their surprise every time you water them with cold tap water.  Brrr!  You're much better off giving them a drink of room temperature water.  Setting tap water aside to reach room temperature will also allow any residual chlorine to completely dissipate.  What more could your plants ask for?

From Our Weather Groundhog...
It's official, Punxsatawney Phil, the famous Philadelphia groundhog has announced a longer winter.  What's a gardener to do?  First, remember that Phil is in Philadelphia and you are not.  Second, he is a groundhog, not a Savvygardener like you.  Third, if you cross your fingers and wish really hard Spring just might come early.

Finally...
"Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul."  Luther Burbank - Botanist, 1849-1926

 

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