Carrots under row covers or insect netting grow undamaged by rust fly larvae. These carrots over-wintered in the garden and were harvested in late February. Helen Chesnut
This seeded bed of mainly carrots and beets has a floating row fabric arranged over it, with enough slack left in the fabric to allow for the plantings top growth. Helen Chesnut
Epimedium flower stems begin emerging this month. Before they do, removing the old foliage, which can hide some of the bloom, makes way for a better floral display. Helen Chesnut In our coastal climate, February can be a tricky, undependable month. The forecasts I’ve seen don’t indicate any super-nasty weather, just a few light frosts overnight. Let’s hope that means a decent number of useable outdoor days to ready the garden for the upcoming spring growing season.