Here at Bedford Fields, we love to share our knowledge with you to make your gardening endeavors successful and easy.  Visit our garden guides for step by step instructions and helpful hints.

Plants for Moist Conditions	Seed Starting Guide
Overwintering Tropical Plants	Fall Gardening Chores
Plant Problem Worksheet	Tree & Shrub Planting Guide
Bedford Fields Plant Warranty

 

 

 

February Garden Tips

• Thursday February 14 is Valentine's Day. We have many ideas for your sweetheart. Perhaps a blooming orchid, houseplant, body pampering products, birdfeeder or a scented candle. We can help you find that perfect gift.

• Time for some mid-winter grooming of house plants. Neatness counts when it comes to gardening.

• Bring in your tools to Bedford Fields to be sharpened. We sharpen pruners, hoes, garden spades and mower blades.

• Provide birds with plenty of food and fresh water to sustain them this winter.

• Start seeds of onions and leeks indoors.

• Participate in the NH Fish and Game wild turkey flock survey.   If you see a flock of turkeys during January through mid-March, log onto the NH Fish and Game website at www.wildlife.state.nh.us to report your sighting. Your feedback helps biologists assess the impact of winter weather on our turkey population.

• Put on the long johns and start pruning fruit trees, blueberry bushes and grapes vines. For more information, visit www.ceinfo.unh.edu

   

Soil, Plant and Insect Diagnostics

Bedford Fields will test the pH level of your soil for free. If you would like a more thorough analysis of your soil's nutrients, or have a questions about a plant or insect problem, the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension is a wonderful resource.

Visit http://extension.unh.edu/Agric/Agric.htm for instructions and forms on UNH's diagnostic services.