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Saturday-Sunday: Moon in the sign of Aries - … 0-10-10 is recommended to feed Bearded Iris during the winter months to encourage and improve flowering with established clumps.

Later In the Week:

Monday/Tuesday: Moon in the sign of Taurus – Plant seasonal color and leafy vegetables.

…Fairy Primrose is available in white, lavender, pink, and red. They provide a nice alternative to Stock and Snapdragons for winter and early spring color.

Other 'ToDo' Things...

 ...Blueberries are available now and make an excellent companion plant to Azaleas, Camellias, Hosta and others in shady areas. Blueberry plants should yield 2 to 3 quarts of berries per year.

...And finally, this is a good weekend to visit your favorite garden center and browse the seed rack. January is an excellent month to sow vegetable and flower seeds into flats for planting later in the spring.

by Buzz Bertolero, CCNP