Tuesday, April 30, 2013

May Gardening Chores in Red Bluff

USDA Zone 9, Red Bluff, California

Divide and replant clumps of perennials that have finished flowering.
Take cuttings from some plants.
Watering as needed, especially potted plants.
Read garden books from the library.
Mowing lawns and weeding.
Planting seeds in containers in the greenhouse.
Fertilize some actively growing plants.
Mulch trees, shrubs and garden.
Weed garden.  Weed garden.  Weed garden. 
Take a nap in the shade.
Thin out plants growing in the vegetable garden.
Mow lawns and field.
Write a poem.   Keep a garden journal.
Watering as needed.   Soak trees. 
Celebrate May Day - Beltane. 
Use straw mulch to conserve water and shade roots.
Don't get sun burnt.  
Dig in composted manure. 
Shape shrubs.
Prune vines. 
Clean up garden workbench area. 
Read some Springtime poetry out loud. 
Thin excess fruit on trees.
Sit and observe.
Thin our excess vegetables. 
Make sure lath/shade house is ready.  


May: Quotes, Poems, Saying, Lore 

May Day or Beltane 



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