Hello Gardeners,
Planting: We’re having a late Spring this year, and the weather is still quite cold. Usually, April 15th is the day that marks when you can begin planting many things outdoors here. Most seeds that you would plant at this time can go in the ground now, and transplants might benefit from some row cover. There are a number of plants that are frost-tolerant, but they might not survive prolonged freezing temperatures and we are still anticipating some nights in the 20s this weekend.
A frost is possible with a temperature under 36° F. A freeze can happen under 32° F, and a hard frost under 28° F. The lows forecast for tonight and tomorrow night are 25° degrees F.
If you’re unsure about planting something yet, it might be a good idea to wait until next week.
Lakeshore Nature Preserve: Both Eagle Heights and University Houses Gardens are a part of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. The Gardens consist of the garden plots, common areas, tool areas, weed piles, and mulch piles (and the paths between). Any area outside of that is a protected area. Please never dump weeds in the protected Preserve areas or take anything out of them. The branches and sticks in the Preserve are not available to use in plots. All weeds should go in the weed piles, and only sticks in the blue stick barrels are available for use in gardens.
We observe the Preserve’s hours, which are 4 AM to 10 pm every day. Bikes are permitted in the gardens, but not on the Nature Preserve paths.
Cancellation date reminder: The deadline to get a refund for a cancellation is May 1st.
Thanks, and happy gardening,
Lily
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