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Quality Nursery Stock- You Can Grow That, Nov.

In Fall, Gardening, Tree Planting, You Can Grow That by Forest Keeper11 Comments

The temperatures are dropping in most climate zones  and our outdoor growing season is coming to an end ( sort of).  But did you know that November is  a great time to plant new trees in your landscape.  There are many factors from a plant health perspective that make November a good planting time. Perhaps you have already discovered another …

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Spring Frost

In From the Field, Gardening, Spring by Forest Keeper3 Comments

Dripping in the morning sun, the ice melts off of these cranberries growing in West Barnstable.  But don’t let the sun shine fool you, the air still has a cold bite to it that is only sharpened by the wind.  Much unlike the past few weeks with temperatures across the region  climbing and the air  bursting with the smells and …

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12 Steps to Planting Healthy Trees

In Fall, Gardening, Plant Health Care, Spring by Forest Keeper7 Comments

Okay, so I know that if your anything like me, when Spring rolls in each year, you start thinking about planting. Planting seeds, veggies, bulbs, and hopefully planting trees.  So do you have plans this season to plant any  new trees? Let’s talk about it! Step 1. Plan Out Your Planting Site. Your tree will grow. Do not plant your tree where …

Time To Prune Those Trees

In Gardening, Plant Health Care, Spring, Winter by Forest Keeper3 Comments

If your anything like me you’ve been  anxious to get out in the garden and get you hands in the soil. While it is still a bit to early for many garden chores, this is a great time to get out and prune your trees. Lightly pruning trees can be done at any time of the year, but any major …