Flower Power Garden Hour 174: April To Do, Asparagus growing tips, & Listener Q&A

Flower Power Garden Hour · Apr 9, 2023 · 36m

It is the April To Do List, and the persistent wet and cold weather is still here in the west. Nevertheless, we are getting warmer, longer days and spring will soon be in full effect.

We also spend some time reviewing asparagus growing tips, as it is a popular question amongst listeners.

It is time to plant:

Vegetables: Eggplant, squash, corn, cucumbers, swiss chard, jicama, okra, melons, peppers, sweet potatoes, watermelons

Flowers: Perennials, dahlias, sunflower seeds

Chores include:

Weed

Prune once flowering shrubs

Mulch

Watch for insects

We finish up with a Listener Q&A section. Topics…