Outdoor planting season has almost arrived
By Tyler Grant
- As planting season approaches, it’s time to start your plants indoors. The later March winter weather may be confusing, but the ideal time to start your plants is 6 to 8 weeks before the snow has melted. Photograph by Tyler Grant.
BRITANNIA YOUNGSTOWN — Despite the late March wintry conditions in our city, the outdoor planting season is almost upon us.
Falling snow may deter you from exercising your green thumb, but now is the time of year to get your plants started indoors.
“Start your plants under a light in mid-Marchish,” says Rosa Veldkamp, a member of the Britannia Youngstown Community League garden club.
A quick reading of the back of seed packages suggests getting your herbs and vegetables started six to eight weeks before the last threat of frost, which is in line with Veldkamp’s recommendation.
If you’re unsure of your botanical skills, the garden club meets on the first Thursday of every month at the Britannia Youngstown Community Hall at 15927 105 ave. The next meeting will be at 7 p.m. on April 7. Guest speaker Kevin Napora will be speaking about landscape design at the meeting, but the garden club members can offer up friendly advice if you ask.
The Britannia Youngstown Community Hall will also be playing host to a Permaculture Workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2. According to their website, the workshop is for “anyone who wants to learn about living sustainably, saving money, and likes eating nutrient-rich foods.”
The folks in attendance will be treated to a locally grown lunch, and are invited to stay for a potluck with the Edmonton permaculture community.
For information regarding registration, fees and who to contact, check the Britannia Youngstown Community League’s website.
