START YOUR SEED SEARCH!

We visited relatives out of state last weekend. A much needed break from the routine & "cabin fever". They had ordered & received their seeds for their garden. Anxiously awaiting the time they can get started planting. It's difficult to think of planting your garden with all that snow out there. At least here in Vermont we still have plenty. Ski areas are thriving this winter with ample supply of natural snow. However, IT IS TIME to start deciding on what you want to grow in your vegetable garden. Look through the many catalogues out there for seeds or starter plants. We have such a short growing season here in Vermont that you have to give your plants a head start. So you either start your seeds soon (many start their seeds inside at town meeting day in March) or be prepared to buy starter plants. There are many choices for seed out there. Look thoroughly & decide what will work best for you. Not only does it help you through the last few weeks of winter but looking at the flower seed catalogues will certainly help give you a lift. Below you will find a "zone" map. Locate the area you are in & determine what zone your growing area is. Though Northern Vermont is a zone 3 or 4 , I often look for new perennials or shrubs in zone 2 for extra hardiness since I am in a very windy mountain top area. So check it out & I'll write again soon. Thanks for reading. Copy & paste the link below.
http://www.arborday.org/media/zones.cfm

Welcome to Vermont Garden Gifts

January 28,2008:

To introduce myself, my name is Laurie. I am the owner of Vermont Garden Gifts at Zephyr Meadows. I have lived in Vermont all of my life and have been gardening for the last 20 years.
This is the first of what I hope to be many informative posts.
I've never done a "blog" before but I look forward to writing what I hope to be informative & enjoyable reading for those interested in Vermont & in gardening. I know as I look out my window towards the perennial gardens this fine January day with the wind blowing and snow drifting, the last thing you may think my thoughts are of would be gardening. But I am counting down the days. Now is a good time to start thinking of what you want to grow in your vegetable garden this summer. Maybe even find something new for your flower beds. Do you know what "zone" you're in? Save yourself some frustration & get the right flowers and shrubs for your area. 'Til next time, Have a great day! Thanks for reading!