| Missouri Environment and Garden | Volume 9, No. 2 |
| News for Missouri’s Gardens, Yards and Resources |
February 2003 |
Gardening Calendar for February
This calendar is provided as a general guide to gardening activities.
- To extend the vase life of cut flowers you should:
- Recut stems underwater with a sharp knife.
- Remove any stem foliage that would be underwater.
- Use a commercial flower preservative.
- Display flowers in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight.
- Repot any root-bound house plants now before vigorous growth occurs. Choose a new container that is only 1 or 2 inches larger in diameter than the old pot.
- When sowing seeds indoors, be sure to use sterile soil mediums to prevent diseases. As soon as seeds sprout, provide ample light to encourage stocky growth.
- Now is a good time to learn to identify trees by their winter twigs and buds.
- Grapes and bramble fruits may be pruned now.
- Save grape vine prunings for making into attractive wreaths and other craft objects.
- Late winter storms often bury birds’ natural food supplies, and a well stocked feeding station will provide a life-giving haven for our feathered friends.
(Missouri Botanical Garden)
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