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Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Capricorn – Graft, prune and control pests

...Control Berry Mite on Blackberries and Rasberries with an application of Copper Spray or Horticultural Oil while the berry vines are dormant.

Later In the Week:

WednesdayThursday: Moon in the sign of Pisces- Plant Seasonal color

...Pansies, Violas, Iceland Poppy, Primrose, Primula Obconcia, and Primula Malacoides, the fairy primrose are now avialble for planting.

Other 'ToDo' Things...

. ...To help prevent the spread of Camellia Petal Blight, keep the area under the plants clean from spent flowers and other debris. Camellia Petal Blight is a fungus disease that causes the center of the flowers to rot when they open. We have no chemical contorls so good cultural practices are a must. The light cultivation under the plants also disrupts the spore producing structures.
...And finally, this is an excellent time to plant perennial vegetable crops like Asparagus, Rhubarb, Artichokes and others. Your favorite garden center has a good selection now.

by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP