Posted by Grange Co-op on 14th Jan 2020
Wildflowers in the Winter?Yes! Here’s why:
Most of the hardy wildflowers used in mixes intended for ‘naturalizing’ (becoming established in the landscape as though it were a natural, native species) require winter chilling, and even freezing, to prepare them to germinate naturally in the late-winter to very early spring. By sowing wildflower seeds in the fall and winter, they are prepared by nature to germinate at the right time for your area.5… Read more
Posted by Grange Co-op on 1st Jun 2019
Gardening is a year-round process. Even though weather and timing are important, don't be discouraged and miss out on crops of healthy, homegrown vegetables just because the end of May "deadline" has passed. As Rogue Valley gardeners for many decades, we emphasize that it is not too late to plant a great garden in June.
While it is true that some popular fruiting plants like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants must be set out from started plants… Read more