Since we still have the threat of frost in April, let’s plant frost tolerant plants. All the Cole crops can be planted from transplants or ‘starts’. It is time to plant others from seed like carrots, radishes, beets, peas, lettuce, onions, potatoes and spinach. All the bare root veggies like rhubarb and asparagus can be planted when the ground is workable.

There are a number of annuals that can be planted now that will tolerate frost. Pansies, Snap Dragons, and Dianthus provide fabulous color. Many perennials including English Daisies, Mt. Pinks, and many more tolerate frost also and all these early plantings will become well established while the weather is cool. This will get them off to a fabulous start for which they will reward you, especially if it is still cool with plenty of rain. Trees and shrubs are great to plant at this time of year also.

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