April SKI Tips

After the Easter lily is done flowering, keep it growing in the sunny window until the danger of frost has passed. Then plant it outside for summer blooms in the garden.

Plant cool-season crops seeds, including peas, lettuce, spinach, carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, and Swiss chard, directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Soil should crumble instead of forming a ball when squeezed.

In 1947 felines everywhere meowed approval of Edward Lowe who invented kitty litter.

Providing food during the spring season will help birds survive weather extremes and give them added nourishment and energy required for mating and nesting.

Remove winter coverings from roses and strawberries, but keep mulch nearby for protection from late freezes and to help control weeds.

It is impossible to lick your elbow!

Which garden vegetable has the most fiber, more niacin than most, and more Vitamin C than any other?                                    Red peppers

The scent of lavender is relaxing while peppermint and citrus act as stimulants and relieve fatigue.

At the beginning of gardening season, spray each garden tool with a lubricating oil. Dip each tool in and out of a bucket full of sand until the grime is gone. Brush off the sand and let air-dry.

If you’re prone to headaches, avoid vasopastic foods—dairy products, chocolate, wheat gluten and high-fructose corn syrup.