Note from the Editor   

Happy August! Happy Summer, too! We still have about seven more weeks of summer ahead but we can't take a minute of it for granted. September 23 will be here before you know it and it won't be long before it will be hard to imagine short sleeves, open windows and fresh air breezing through the house.

We talked about successive sowing last month and there is still plenty of time to get ready for a second harvest. You can have a look at that article here and though we featured two varieties of carrots there are many more crops to choose from. Now is the time to come by the garden center to pick up some packets of seeds for your second planting. Now is the perfect time because there are dozens of seeds on sale! We even have a display of the seeds that are ideal for planting this time of year.

I'm sure many of you have a great deal of experience with successive sowing and I'm sure many don't. Like everything else, it's easy if you know how and that's where we come in. Stop by and have a look at the displays and then chat with us. We will be happy to explain everything step-by-step and make sure, besides growing an abundance of food this year, you have a fun time doing it. Keep in mind, October 15 is the average date of the first frost in our area. As Hesiod, a Greek poet said, " Observe due measure, for right timing is in all things the most important factor." I think he meant "timing is everything."

I took a walk through the annuals and perennials greenhouse and the nursery a couple of days ago. Everything is loaded with scent and color. If you did some spring planting you now have an idea where you can fill in with some more texture or color. Go to www.wedels.com and click on the "Weekly Ad" and "This Week Only" images on the slider. Some items are on sale through tomorrow and some through the 12th. If you'd like to do a little more or if you want help maintaining what you've done you'll be able to save some money. That's always in season!

As I mention every year, this is Fair month! (I just got a whiff of caramel corn as I wrote that!) Caramel corn, cinnamon almonds, elephant ears, ice cold lemonade...all of that plus supper at our favorite Fair food place. I usually get the roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, cucumber salad and, for dessert, a slice of homemade pie! Ok. That's enough. I'm hungry already.

We'll keep you posted on coming events at Wedel's. We will have the Petting Zoo next month and, don't forget, another exciting season is coming - spring flowering bulb season. It doesn't hurt to plan ahead to find areas for some new bulbs so that in another season - spring - you'll be given the assurance another wonderful growing season is on its way! Until next month, enjoy this wonderful weather, enjoy your landscape and be sure to stop by if for no other reason than to see what's going on here and to say, "hi!" 

Ready for another trivia question? Here we go! "What two spices are derived from the fruit of the nutmeg tree?" The first reader to respond with the correct answer will win a $15.00 Wedel's gift card. The gift card must be picked up here at the garden center and remember, you are eligible to win once every 90 days. Good luck and have fun!   

'Til next time,

Jim