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