Things to do:

• Water compost piles regularly and turn when necessary.

• Control earwigs with biological insecticidal soap.

• Plant a diversity of herbs and flowers to attract beneficial insects.

• Fertilize fruit trees, roses, berries and strawberries.

Plant Directly: beets, swiss chard, carrots, potatoes (plant from roots or sets), radishes, strawberry starts, sunflowers

Start in Flats Mid-Month: basil, beets, leeks, parsnips, new zealand spinach

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Start in Flats End of Month: cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, squash (summer & winter)

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Thin-Out Seedlings: eggplants, peppers, tomatoes (transplant to larger pots)

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Transplant Mid-Month: (or can also be plannted directly) broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chives, swiss chard, collards, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, onions, parsley (may need protected); also transplant mid-month: beets, peas, lettuce, parsley, parsnips, spinach, new zealand spinach, turnips

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Gardening Hint: For a happy garden, use companion planting!

* LAST SOFT FROST APPROXIMATELY MAY 15