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December
27, 2000
Finishing
Up, Starting Fresh...
Christmas has passed once again and I am trying to catch up
with all of the things that I had promised myself I would achieve before the end of this year. It's a good thing the
list is rather small considering there are only a few days
left in 2000.
It is time
to start looking into the future. 2001 is upon us and New Year's
Resolutions can't be far behind. I don't
know about all of you but I try really hard each year to make this a list
that is achievable. After all, why set yourself up for
failure? Just for fun (and for break from the weekly
routine) Kevin and I developed a "Top
Ten" List of New Year's Resolutions for Gardeners. We
think that all of these are attainable and hope you will
agree.
Thanks to
everyone for a great year. Kevin and I enjoy hearing from
all of you and appreciate the feedback you give us. We look
forward to providing timely tips for this upcoming year, and many
more to come.
Happy New
Year!
~
Shelly
New
Year's Resolutions for Gardeners
- Start
Something From Seed
After last season's failed attempts at seed growing
Kevin and I will jump right back into seed starting and try
our luck again. This can humble any
gardener. But it is so rewarding to take your little
seedlings out into the big garden world and see them
thrive. So, with all of your spare time this winter
prepare yourself an indoor planting area and plan on starting
some plants from seed!
- Attend At
Least One Gardening Seminar
Whether you attend a class on mowing or the planting of seeds,
I encourage you to broaden your gardening knowledge by
attending at least one gardening seminar this year.
Kevin and I both attended a great seminar last winter hosted by
Powell Gardens and the Garden Center Association. It gave us a great jump start on our
spring planting ideas as well as an opportunity to meet other
gardeners.
- Start Composting
Make this the year that you actually do this.
Composting can be a year-round activity that provides your
garden with a super rich amendment. Count on us to
follow through with the worm composting.
- Install
A Drip
Irrigation System
You will be amazed at how much less water you will use and
how much more effective your watering will be with a drip
irrigation system. Start small. Buy a starter kit
for a small area of your garden. They can be bought from
most garden centers and many retailers.
- Plant
Something New
Experiment a little this year. Choose a flower or
vegetable that you've never grown before and give it a whirl.
- Devote
Part of Your Garden for Kids
If you have small children start teaching them the joys (and
challenges) of gardening right away. Get them involved
in seed starting this winter. Set aside a few square
feet of garden they can call their own and share their pride
as their plantings grow.
- Challenge
Yourself to Garden Through Autumn
This is a toughie! We can all relate to that hot, humid
weather that we experience in late July and August. It
is difficult to maintain a garden (and your enthusiasm) in
extreme conditions but challenge yourself to at least maintain
what you have. Once the weather starts to break you can
rejuvenate yourself and your garden with fall plantings.
Don't let the summer heat kill your gardening spirit!
- Share
Divided Perennials with a Neighbor
Have you ever ventured out into the garden to find that you
have a perennial taking over a large area? Time to
divide that baby and share it with a friend or neighbor.
Not only is this a great way for you to thin your garden but
it is a great way to talk to friends and neighbors about
things they are growing and plants that you might want to swap
with them. Anyway you look at it it's an opportunity
to share a part of you and your garden!
- Plant
Something Where Nothing Has Been Planted Before
Is there a nook or corner in your yard or garden that is
begging for a shrub or some flowers? Make the most of your
landscape. Try planting in new places; areas that
have not been planted before, areas where the grass might not
be doing well or there is too much shade or too much
sun. Unleash your imagination and be creative.
- Tell 10
People About Savvygardener.com
OK, here is an easy challenge! Kevin and I would like
everyone of our readers (over 2,000 of you) to tell someone
you know about Savvygardener.com! We are very thankful
for all the new subscribers that have been referred by our
readers but there are still some area gardeners that haven't
found us yet. Give them a nudge.
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