Create your Gardening Calendar 

1. Select the vegetables and herbs that you will grow this year. Our packaged seeds have already started to arrive, but if there's something in particular you want, let us know and we'll try to get it! (If you're having trouble selecting varieties that will do well in our climate, stop in and visit with us. We'd love to share our expertise and experience!)

2. Calculate seed starting dates. Your seed packet will specify the best time to sow. Some varieties should be planted as seeds directly into the garden at a specific point in the growing season. Others thrive if the seeds are started indoors a few weeks prior to the last expected frost. List each plant you intend to grow and record the date on which seeds should be sown. Remember, our last frost date is typically June 15.

3. Record transplant dates. Bedding Plants and seedlings you started indoors will need to be transplanted when soil temperature and moisture levels are appropriate, and this will vary from one plant to the next. For example, root plants can be transplanted much earlier than your tomato seedlings. Record these dates on your transplanting list.

4. Record expected harvest dates for vegetables. Seed packets and plant information labels specify the number of days from transplant that you should expect to harvest. Based on your transplant dates, calculate the approximate harvest dates for each vegetable and record them on your harvesting list.

5. Transfer the dates for the tasks on your lists to a large wall calendar, or use a calendar template or spreadsheet to create your own calendar.

Seasonal Reminders

1.  Water trees, shrubs, and perennial beds. The high winds, extreme temperatures, and overall crazy Flagstaff climate can be very stressful to your trees and shrubs; even in winter. The best way to protect them is to provide plenty of water ~ at least once this month, give each of your plants a generous drink of water.

2. Water outdoor container plants. Whether your container plants are wintering outdoors or in, they will need to be watered about once every month. Check the soil monthly ~ they don't need as much water as they do during the growing season, but you don't want the soil to dry out completely either. Even if the soil is frozen, your plants need tepid water. Nothing is worse than cold + dry for your container plants!

3. Valentine's Day is approaching! Don't forget Warner's for your sweetie's gift ideas. We have a huge selection of wonderful gift ideas, for the lady or man in your life, at all different price points. Check our website next Monday for a wonderful and easy gift guide. You may even qualify for free delivery!

4. Check your gardening tools and seed starting supplies. Do a quick inventory of your garden tools and supplies, and check for any repairs that need to be done. We have a wonderful new line of garden tools, and, of course, all the seed starting supplies you can imagine!

Even though Spring may seem a long way off, it helps to start planning your gardening season to take your mind off the bitter weather! Stop in the garden center and warm up, get inspired by our incredible displays, along with some wonderful new product lines.

And don't forget to check out our Valentines' Day Gift Menu (coming this Monday). We're taking care of all the work for you: you tell us your price range and select a gift from our Menu, and we'll wrap it up and even deliver for you! Visit our website on Monday, February 7th, or come into the store for details.