Autumn Garden Tasks: Remove seed heads of self-seeding perennials Fill your bird feeders Trim back foliage as it's frosted off Pull the last weeds of the season Plant bulbs for spring color Soak in the fiery reds, golds and russet Bring your houseplants inside Have your soil tested and fertilize, if needed Mulch the crowns of sensitive plants Clean your garden tools Bask in the rare bits of warm sunshine Winterize your waterfeatures Decorate with seasonal pots Harvest the last of your vegetables Take a walk in the woods and kick some leaves Visit your local farmstand Let's talk weather.
I can understand the high pressure/low pressure system thing- easy, I learned that in high school, plus there are these handy maps the forescasters show us, with lines and arrows and everything. El Nino- I'll buy it. It seems like the first one showed up about 14 years ago to explain the unseasonable weather we were having at the time, and although it was described as "unique" at the time, that El Nino just keeps on dropping by. Then I hear about this Arctic Oscillation thing being responsible for our warm winter and early spring, and I know they're making it up. I mean, it's not even listed on the NOAA chart of Weather Terms! Those meteorologist types sure are a creative bunch... |
BIO:Anna and her husband Todd own Arcadia Gardens, LLC a Stevensville, MI based landscape design and build company. Her degree in Horticulture with a focus on landscape management from Michigan State University allows Anna to select plants specific to on-site conditions and with maintenance requirements that suit the client's needs. She is comfortable designing across a range of styles- from contemporary to classic- and makes a point to include the client's input throughout the design process. She is an active member of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers and is serving as 2014 President of the APLD-Michigan Chapter. Anna has recently contributed to media such as "The Designer" and Gardendesign.com and is qualified to speak on a variety of topics from landscape design and maintenance to addressing local garden clubs and organizations. Contact Us: |