Digging in the dirt is not a passing trend, once it's under your fingernails you're hooked and you might even invest in a handy pair of garden gloves to keep them clean.
Lawn and Garden Retailer online writes that 86% of homeowners plan to continue gardening in 2021. This is great news, perhaps the end to "plant blindness" which was first coined in 1998 by two American botanists to describe how some people don't notice plants around them. That amazes me, the interesting photo says it all ... then again, it's a fun conversation piece for anyone walking by or visiting the homeowner.
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| above photo from impatientgardener.com |
Sketch out skillfully or with your best stick figure rendering, your 2021 vegetable garden planting placement and list of must have plants. A full landscape plan like the one below helps tremendously with new landscape installations or periodic renovations. If you need a professional landscape company, get in their queue now, the good ones get booked early.
I've said this before and it bears repeating. Make your plan, then work your plan (thanks Dad, it was his mantra passed on to me).
Why begin a plan in January instead of March? Because if you don't, count on long lines at area garden centers. I may be wrong, but everyone is saying (and you know how expert and reliable the "everyone" people are), this coming outdoor garden season will be a banner sales year on steroids.
Indoor plants are sold year round. You'll have to wait until spring to purchase outdoor plants when they become available for sale at local retailers. Online companies will gladly take plant orders now for later shipping when it's time to plant in our area. In addition to drawing this year's garden plan, this month is perfect timing to shop for seeds at garden centers and online. Also stock up on indoor seeding supplies and any other garden tools you may need.
Below are some linked resources which may assist you in your planning and plant choices. Also check out your favorite garden centers, CSU Extension Offices, and botanic gardens to see what garden classes they are offering this year. Many are free or offer affordable fees. No doubt they will be online while we're still in safe mode until we're free to move about the world.
From This Blog -
Seeding Indoors and Out, What to Plant and When
Learn at Home Gardening Series - a handful of PowerPoints I've taught to the public on popular gardening topics and plants
Seeding and Planting Charts - Includes ornamental annuals, cool season vegetables, warm season vegetables, and herbs
Colorado State University Horticulture -
2020 Best of Annuals at the CSU Trial Garden - these selections should be available in area garden centers in the spring of 2021.
2020 Best of Cool Season at the CSU Trial Garden - these selections should be available in area garden centers in the spring of 2021.
2020 Top Performer Perennial at the CSU Trial Garden - these selections should be available in area garden centers in the spring of 2021.
2021 Plant Select® Plants
Landscape Design - Colorado State University, many topics to choose from.
Vegetables and Herbs - Colorado State University, many to choose from.
Small Fruit - Colorado State University, many fruits to choose from.
Tree Fruit - Colorado State University, many trees to choose from.
Other Reputable Online Resources (I don't personally recommend specific seed or plant companies, just too many out there)
All American Selections (Plants) for 2021
Preparing for your 2021 Garden from Utah State Extension (very similar growing conditions to Denver Metro).
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