First, let me apologize for my tardiness in updating this blog. I recently underwent surgery to remove 2 potato-like tumors from my ears and I fell behind in my duties. I'm much better now, thank you.

The annual snowpack report is very promising, measuring 190% of normal. This means we will have plenty of water for gardening and landscaping. Check your garden hoses for wear and damaged ends. Out-of-round ends will leak no matter how tightly they are fastened. Here at the Co-Op we have a nifty little machine that will attach new factory-type ends to most hoses.

As your blueberries get closer to blossoming it is a good time to check the soil pH around them. Blueberries like a very acidic soil and sulfur granules are an easy way to adjust the soil.

While you are in our Garden Center check out Dave's newly expanded Power Equipment section. Dave has brought in an expanded line of Echo products, including the powerful and versatile Pro Attachment Series.