The saying goes “April showers bring May flowers”, this isn’t just because it rhymes and sounds good. May is the flower month. If your roses aren’t blooming they’re setting their buds for the first show of the season. Now is an excellent time Read more here
Tomatoes
May is a great month to plant your tomatoes; it is a good idea to add lime to the soil when planting to help prevent blossom end rot. For more tips on tomato planting go here: How to plant your tomatoes. With tomato planting season going in full in May, I need to mention an old myth going back many years. Read more here
Vegetables
May is a big month for planting your vegetables. Plant your Beans, Swiss Chard, Chives, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Melons, Okra, Peppers, Pumpkins, Soybeans, Summer Squash, Winter Squash, Tomatoes, and Watermelon. Plant the vegetables that you use the most of. Make it a fun project for the whole family. Gardening is an easy way to burn calories and get something accomplished. The best part, your exercise will produce healthy food for your family.
