ABOUT PLANTING TREES and SHRUBS
A few weeks after the snow has melted and there is no danger of frost. In hot temperature areas plant in the fall.

ABOUT BULBS
The fall is the ideal time to plant Bulbs.
Zones under 2 -forget it they wont work
Zones 2 and 3 -September
Zones 4 and 5 -OCtober
Zones 6 and 7 -NOvember
Zones 8 -December
Zones above 8 -cool the bulbs before planting at night.

ABOUT PERENNIALS
Wait until the danger of frost has passed then they should be planted. Certain perennials need to be planted in the fall, such as wild flowers, dandilions.

ABOUT GRASS TURF
Plant depending on the variety of Turf
Cool season turfs such as fescue or rye should be planted in March to April, or September to October.
Warm season turfs such as Bermuda and Zoysia should be planted in May.

ABOUT VEGETABLES
Spring vegetable seeds should be planted when temperatures are in 50's
Spring vegetables should be planted in the October
Summer vegetables should be planted in May when temperatures are in the 60's to 70's
Fall vegetables should be planted in July
Cools Season Crops can tolerate slight freezing such as salad greens, beans, peans, onions, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, pumpkin.
Warm Season crops must be constantly above 50's such as tomoatoes, peppers, milons, squash, eggplant unless you cover them at night if temperatures dip below 50.

Plant 		Indoor Sow    	Garden Sow 	Spacing Plant Row  	Depth	Maturity 
Asparagus 	N/A 		early spring 	P=14" R=24-36" 		4-5" 	Second year 	
Do not harvest first year. Apply heavy mulch in winter.

Bush beans 	N/A 		April-May 	P=4" R=18-24" 		1 1/2" 	60 days

Pole beans 	N/A 		May 		P=36" R=48" 		1 1/2	60 days

Plant 4-6 seeds around a 6-8 inch pole

Beets N/A April and again in June P=4" R=18" 1/2" 40-70 days Thinned plants and beet tops may also be eaten. Dig and store in a cool place prior to the first freeze. 

Broccoli N/A April-May P=24" R=30-36" 1/2-1" 4-5 months Harvest the main Broccoli heads before they open. The plant will produce an extended crop of smaller heads through the rest of the summer 

Cabbage Feb-March
Set in garden in May April P=24" R=24-36" 1/2" 4-5 months Requires a soil pH of 5.5 or higher. Feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks. 

Carrots N/A April and again in July P=2-4" R=18-24" 1/2" 90 days Sow early, harvest when young. Sow successive plantings every three weeks. 

Cauliflower Jan.-Feb.
Set in garden in May May P=15" R=24-36" 1/2" 4-5 months Won't tolerate high temperatures, harvest before the head opens up. Sow seeds for a second crop in May. 

Corn (sweet) N/A May
Successive plantings every 2 weeks P=3" R=24" 1" 2-3 months Should be planted closely together in blocks rather than rows to insure good pollination. Corn is at it's very sweetest the moment it is picked. 

Cucumbers N/A May-June P=36-48" R=36-48"
3-4 plants per mound 1" 2-3 months Spread a mulch of black plastic to the area before the vines begin to spread. Prompt harvesting will prolong the fruiting period. 

Eggplants Feb.-March
Set in garden in May N/A P=24" R=36" 1/2" 4-5+ months Needs excellent drainge, a long growing season and warm soil.  

Lettuce Feb.-March
Set in garden in early April April P=8-12" R=18-24" 1/4" 70-90 days Grows best in the cool temperatures of spring and fall. Needs very rich soil and lots of moisture. Plant successive crops every two weeks til the end of April. 

Onions February
Set in garden in April Plant onion sets in April P=3" R=12-18" 1/2" seeds 3-4 months
sets 50-60 days Plant as early as possible. Apply a fertilizer high in phosphorus and potash. Onion sets may also be grown in planters. 

Peas N/A April
Successive plantings every 2 weeks P=3-6" (doubled rows) R=72" 1 1/2-2" 60 days Do best in cool temperatures, so plant early and harvest when the peas are young. 

Peppers Feb.-March
Set in garden in May May P=24" R=24" 1/2" 4-5 months Do not provide too much nitrogen or you'll have lots of plant, little fruit. A black plastic mulch will warm the soil and promote good growth. 

Potatoes N/A April-May P=8" R=36" 3-6" 90-150 days Plant a chunk of a 'seed' potato, containing 2 or more eyes. Harvest when the vine begins to die or has died completely. Leave the potatoes laying on the ground for a day to harden them and prevent bruising. 

Pumpkins N/A May P=6-8" R=36" 3-4" 4-5 months Pumpkins take up a lot of room, so sometimes it is better to plant them outside of the garden. Will tolerate a small amount of shade. 

Radishes Feb.-March
Set in garden in early April April P=1-3" R=18-24" 1/2" 30 days Plant radishes early. They will go to flower when the warm temperatures arrive. 

Rhubarb N/A Perennial... plant in early spring P=24" R=24-36" 3/4" Second spring Ready to harvest early in spring. Rhubarb likes soil high in organic material. Keep the bloom spikes cut off. Easily dividable. 

Spinach N/A April P=6" R=12-18" 1/2" 90 days Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 6.7 Apply nitrate of soda between the rows to stimulate growth. Harvest spinach when young or the plants will go to seed. 

Squash N/A May-June P=36" R=36"
3-4 plants per mound 1/2-1" 4-5 months Grows well in warm areas, prefers rich organic soil. 

Tomatoes March May P=30-36" R=30-36" 1/2" 4-5 months Provide frost protection when first planted. Tomato plants may be trained on stakes, grown in cages, or allowed to crawl along the ground. Tomatoes will ripen after they have been picked. 

Watermelons and muskmelons N/A May P=72" R=72"
1-2 plants per mound 1" 4-5 months Do best in sandy soil with plenty of added manure. Top dress with high nitrogen/potash fertilizer. Needs warm temperatures to mature. 

Essential Nutrients to Soil.
Plants need 17 elements to grow. 14 are absorbed by the roots, 3 by air and water.