Written by Louisa Lambregts, Centre for Organizational Learning
Oh my ears and whiskers, how late it's getting!
The Rabbit
It was only the week before last that I was snowboarding in Tremblant. Now, the snow is gone - almost as though winter never happened.
Part of my own personal transition to spring was to visit the horticulture building during their annual spring garden show. This year, the students chose a theme of Alice in Wonderland - how fitting that was!
I was pleased to be greeted by the resident "Chesire Cat" of the horiculture building whose grin was one of utter contentment.
Tommy Wingreen, professor with the horticulture program, explained that the students, as a year-end project, are responsible for designing the garden show and maintaining the plants. The students are also involved with work placements that includes on-campus grounds care.
With the sunny, warm weather that we are having, many of our minds are turning towards our gardens.
What should you be doing to prepare your garden for the Spring?
Tommy suggests that aside from raking away the twigs and leaves from last year, the best thing to do is sit on your deck, have a cup of tea or a beer, and wait till the end of May.
Perennial bulbs would have been planted in the Fall, so it's too late to plant those this Spring. In terms of annuals, planting those too early puts them at risk of frost. It is best to wait until the May long-weekend to plant your flowers.