There is a proverb that February is the shortest and the longest month of the year. And for a cold weather gardener, it means that the growth period is still a few months ahead. These February tasks will help you keep your garden spirit.
See the January Garden Task and DIY Project for many ideas for the growth season’s jump start.
February garden checklist
Spring is coming! But not yet. It is easy to get excited in the future growth as the day gets longer, but the cold temperature is not.
Let’s take a look at what you can now to prepare for the future garden season.
For more information, see the January Garden Checklist.
I organized these hints and projects into categories: growth, making, ideas.
growing up
Planting, sowing, preparation
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Wildlife
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Creative winter project
Regardless of whether you are a cold season fan, you have to admit that fresh snow is beautiful! A shining snow. A bright day. Quiet. bird. I love everything.
Here are some project ideas.
Idea
Dreams and schemes
Please observe and enjoy
You may not know it under the name phenology, but you know what it is. Phenology is a science that observes the annual first event in nature.
When the bud of the flower opens. When the peeper first looks. When a bee appears. When the immigration arrives. When the light bulb pops up. The list is infinite.
Seasonal changes promote the natural reaction of plants and animals. It is interesting to pay attention to these events and compare them year by year.
Spring brings the prosperity of activities, but in winter there is a unique rhythm.
Winter phenology event
Here, in Ontario, this is the coldest and snowy the coldest in the snow this year. These are some familiar creature seasonal observation.
The tree is naked and the perennial plant is dormant. Birds depend on seed pods for nutrition. NUTCHES and COCTADEES rediscates the seeds hidden in the bark! As the sun has gradually returned, a warm day invites a social rally for wildlife. Birds, squirrels and chipmari are all active. On a warm day, the pond fish move more. Spring bulbs such as crocus and snowdrops will appear early on some consecutive warm days.
Happy February!
If it’s not your favorite time, keep it strong! It’s over before you know it, and spring is on the way.
~ Melissa Empress of dirt
