tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1334907083926434029.post2837312406994533286..comments2023-06-26T11:16:53.190-04:00Comments on Garden Bytes from the Big Apple: SPRING PEEVESEllen Zachoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15050574906637976116noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1334907083926434029.post-62288880144041755142010-03-29T17:45:46.369-04:002010-03-29T17:45:46.369-04:00Betsy W. writes: Basil plants are already selling ...Betsy W. writes: Basil plants are already selling briskly in grocery stores here on the MA/NH border. My rule for our frosty valley is: <br />all basils go outdoors when the tomatoes go in the ground, usually the 3rd or 4th week of May. I wish we could get plant retailers to post the best planting dates in their areas for various plants. It would lead to more successful gardeners and, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1334907083926434029.post-10235603812230489482010-03-25T21:20:13.126-04:002010-03-25T21:20:13.126-04:00No pet peeves as of yet- although maybe garden cen...No pet peeves as of yet- although maybe garden centers not having perennials early enough for our city heat island, and tomatoes before memorial day.<br /><br />But I used to have to plant those begonias and tulips years back. The worst part- watering in! Method: go to apartment building and ask doorman if you can take a garbage pail with a plastic trash bag in it to a spigot so you can fill it Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02554893883207752597noreply@blogger.com