To Do This Week

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Week of October 16th, 2010

• Plant trees, shrubs, perennials.
• Plant wildflower seeds.
• Plant herbs like cilantro, parsley, chervil, rosemary, oregano, thyme, and dill. Avoid basil at this time unless you have a greenhouse.
• Plant food crops. Remember to sprinkle seedbeds daily unless rain arrives. The seeds need to stay moist to germinate.
• Don't forget to water new plants! Even though it's been cooler, the ground is really dry. We want to keep this year's new additions well-watered as we head into frostier weather to come. Watering fruit trees now will help them sustain their fruit next spring.
• Start thinking about rowcover or other ways to protect your frost-tender plants. Plan now to set up hoops or other supports for your vegetables. Don't be caught at the last minute when the surprise shows up in November!
• Be thinking about where you're going to move outdoor tropicals.

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