Winter in Our Garden in Brooklyn

Winter is such a good time to rest in the garden. The soil is hard, the plants are dormant, the bulbs are starting to push up and the wind is roaring. Seed and nursery catalogues become our friends. Sometimes it's nice to read and learn without having to rush outside. Seed sowing can begin now even if you want to do WINTER SOWING (check out kiryplant.blogspot.com if you want details). Lest we forget, however, the compost still can use a turn once in a while, mulch should be put around all the perennials (to prevent the freeze and thaw that can kill them) and there may be berries that can be cut. January is a great time to feed and watch the birds. What's happening in the winter for all you gardeners. Are you getting spring fever yet? Are you enjoying your "houseplants". Are you beginnning to read your catalogues that seem to jam our mailboxes at this time of the year? Have you started getting your seed sowing plans together? We are getting readers from around the world since we have listed our blog at Blotanical.com Look at the list in the "feeds" below. It's pretty amazing to be part of this worldwide community. At Blotanical.com you can check out all kinds of blogs. Another great way to get your garden "fix" in the winter. Time to go get some hot chocolate. Ellen

Harvest compost!