Turning up THE HEAT
February is a month of varied weather: on some days the ground can be frozen all day, whereas on others sunshine can feel so warm that for a few short hours one can garden in shirt sleeves. I check the forecasts daily, keeping fleece and repurposed bubble wrap on hand to tuck up less hardy plants on cold nights. It is an optimistic month, filled with anticipation – there’s a whole year of growing to look forward to.
Overwintering insects emerge on sunny days, even when the temperatures are low. Many choose to hibernate
