Episode 135: Spring Readiness For Gardens And Yards

About this episode

The episode discusses preparations for spring gardening, focusing on securing plants and understanding local availability.

Ready to turn late-winter restlessness into a real plan for spring? We dig into the choices that matter right now: how to secure fruit trees and berry bushes before they’re gone, which seeds actually germinate, and the simple gear that keeps young plants sturdy instead of leggy. With Adrian Lee of Van Belle Flowers, we get specific about pre-booked inventory, the best time to place custom orders, and how local Niagara growers shape availability across Ontario. We also tackle the home setup t...

People in this episode

Guest: Adrian Lee

Topics covered

• gardening
• spring preparation
• fruit trees
• berry bushes
• plant care
• local growers

Keywords

• spring readiness
• gardens
• yards
• seeds
• plant care
• inventory
• custom orders

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Van Belle Flowers

Places: Niagara, Ontario

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