Spring is in the air......

Finally the days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising although only in little bursts! 

Gardens are starting to come to life with bulbs popping up all over the place bringing an end to that winter gloom. 

Roses should have been pruned by now and signs of new growth charging along promising us lovely blooms in the next few months. Fruit trees are all budding up and almond trees are in full blossom giving a very spectacular early spring display. 

There has been a bit of frost damage on plants around our area this year, so here’s hoping most of the heavy frosts have passed now  - but to be safe maybe leave another week or two before tidying up damage affected plants. 

Spring brings many garden activities at home and out and about in our region over the next 3 - 4 months, and it’s a great time to be visiting nurseries.

Feeding fruit trees and general feeding of home gardens is in full swing with any organic matter that you can get your hands on will ensure good healthy growth in the coming season.  

Those chilly frosty nights we have been having  should bring us some good yields on our stone fruit in the home orchard . .   - as long as it doeasn’t fall prey to the dreaded fruit fly.

And - a reminder  - if you haven’t sprayed for curly leaf you may still just have enough time if no leaves have developed yet!