April 2026
Happy Spring!!
I was almost afraid to write that as I was afraid I’d wake up to another incoming snow storm warning. It has been a long winter and I’m looking at a lot of damage to my garden. It’s upsetting, but also an opportunity to review my plans and to make changes. I’m definitely looking at more native planting and look forward to visiting those nurseries that specialize in such plants.
At the moment I’m looking at our potatoes that we have been ’chitting’ here. Sadly, the variety I selected have not done as well as my husband’s. They are very ‘eye limited’, unlike his and yes, I’m never going to hear the end of it. Our potato crop is a real competition here. My plan to claim victory is simple. I’m planting a potato tower this year, ( last years I used a homemade bin, but the timbers did not survive the snow). I’m simply going to ‘acquire’ a few of his and plant them at the bottom of my tower, with my own seed potatoes in the top tiers. By the time we get to the bottom tier, I reckon he will have forgotten the variety I grew.
There is a lot to look forward to this month , starting with our visit to the R.I. Flower Show, April 10th. We have a sign up sheet on line for those who are driving and for those who are looking for a ride. Please do not be shy about asking for a ride. It will be a fascinating day for those interested in Flower Design, but also the opportunity to look at all the wonderful garden plants and items on sale with the many vendors who attend.
Our plans for our Plant Sale are ongoing and are very exciting. I had a zoom call with fellow district presidents, moderated by the Southeastern District Director, in which we discussed plant sales in general and what they found worked and didn’t work . The different perspectives and ideas were most educational. I must thank one of the plant sale leaders, who joined me on the call and contributed to the ideas and discussion.
I look forward to seeing you all in 2 weeks.
Enjoy the warmer weather and happy planting.
Carmel