Here in the northern hemisphere it is getting warm and the Spring Equinox is just around the corner. What are your plans for this month?

My peach trees, which are still blooming, have set fruit and the citrus trees are also blooming very nicely. What is going on in your gardens?

Anyone going through the course who has question this is where you can place them. I am here to answer any kind of question you may have. (It's what I love to do.🤗) Please do not hesitate to reach out. I can even answer your questions through the email on this platform if you prefer.

Dry soil is not a problem - it is the preferred habitat of some of the showiest plants alive. Knowing the habitat of your plants is one of the most important rules when gardening. 🌸Flowers That Thrive on Neglect and Dry Soil: - Lavender — Fragrant spikes intensify in dry, lean soil; overwatering causes root rot and leggy, weak growth. (Boy do I know this one from my many failures with it.) - Black-eyed Susan — Prolific golden blooms on tough stems in dry ground; rich moist soil produces floppy plants with fewer flowers - Yarrow — Flat-topped flower clusters hold strong in drought; wet soil leads to mildew, crown rot, and sprawling stems - Sedum (Stonecrop) - Succulent leaves store water and deepen in color under stress; irrigation causes mushy growth and bloom failure - Coneflower — Tall sturdy blooms attract pollinators all summer in dry soil; overwatering weakens stems and invites fungal disease - Blanket flower — Non-stop red-and-gold blooms in poor dry ground; rich wet conditions shorten lifespan dramatically - Russian sage — Silvery stems and lavender clouds thrive in heat and drought; moist soil causes flopping and root death - Catmint — Dense purple spikes rebloom hard after cutting back in dry soil; wet feet cause dieback and sparse flowering - Lantana — Vibrant color clusters bloom heaviest in hot dry conditions; too much water promotes leaf growth over flowers

I would really like to know what everyone is hoping to gain from this course. I want everyone here to know that I am going to do my best to get you there. So drop a comment below, and let me know what your goals are.