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Beware

I know its Spring but it can still be cold at night
so hold on putting things into your garden yet. 
The ideal time to plant things out is at the end of April
anything planted before then runs the risk of frost.

Garden centres sell plants much too early
these plants need to be nurtured indoors
They need to harden off before going out
place them out in the sun and bring in at night

Don't spend your money it will be wasted
you will have to buy new plants to replace them
same goes for baskets don't put them out 
frosts can appear until May so save your money.

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Zyrool Gifford Date: 3/25/2024 8:37:00 AM Thank you, Shadow for sharing, you managed to answer my questions of should I wait or should plant? Enjoy your week. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/25/2024 12:04:00 PM Good to know it helped you Zyrool nice to meet you hugs Shadow

Silent One Date: 3/25/2024 7:55:00 AM Yes you are right and the weather here in the UK has been very wet! Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/25/2024 12:00:00 PM its the frost you need to watch SO nice o hear from you I dislike wet weather hugs Shadow

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 3/24/2024 6:28:00 PM Dear Shadow, this really serves as a timely reminder of the unpredictable nature of spring. Your practical advice on gardening reflects wisdom gained from experience, emphasizing the importance of patience and caution. I love how it’s a gentle yet firm warning against rushing into planting too soon, saving both money and effort in the long run. Thank you for sharing these valuable insights to help navigate the nuances of the season. - Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/24/2024 9:55:00 PM ty Daniel Spring can be difficult we so long for bright colours that many rush in too quickly hugs Shadow

Ink Empress Date: 3/24/2024 10:05:00 AM Dear shadow, do you do gardening? I used to, during the pandemic, but not so much anymore. Its always sunny here, and sometimes too much sun too isnt good for plants. All my plants die on me. Hah. This is very insightful and engaging. I hope you are doing well. Sending you light always. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/24/2024 10:17:00 AM not so much the last few years I have an expert gardener though who tells me much. It sounds like you are either unwatering or over watering INK also get advice on what and where to plant things hugs Shadow