Newsletter: Bring Back the Blooms with Cool-Season Annuals

Hello, Tim! What better way to spend Presidents' Day than to start seeds for cool-season annuals, build or set up a cold frame, or prune crape myrtles? 'Tis the season for flower and garden shows Fine Gardening editors and contributing editors will be attending and/or speaking at events around the country. Check the listing for an event in your area, and stop by and say hello. Bring on the spring Grab your camera and capture the first signs of spring in your garden, then post your photo in our Spring Awakenings photo challenge. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to White Flower Farm. •   Read the rules •   Enter the contest     February 21, 2011 Cool-Season Annuals For color and fragrance, you needn't wait until midsummer. Some cool-season annuals can be started right now under lights. Read more... Four Ways to Use a Cold Frame A cold frame can help your plants and seedlings make the transition from one season to the next. If you don't have a cold frame, consider building one. Read more... How to Prune Crape Myrtles Crape myrtles bloom on new growth, so prune them in early spring before they break dormancy. Make the right cuts to improve the tree's looks and health. Read more... Subscribe to Fine Gardening today Renew your subscription Give a gift subscription Signs of spring... Jack-in-the-pulpit Trillium   Innovative gardening products from Gardener's Supply Company... Garden Starter Kit $150.00 more info... Organic Seed-Starting Mix $9.95 more info... Cold Frame with Greenhouse Cover $89.95 more info... See all products 63 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470 You received this message because you are a Taunton customer or have registered at Taunton.com. This email was sent to you by The Taunton Press. Click here to update your email preferences. *44% savings based on newsstand cover price. The Taunton Press | Customer Service | Privacy Policy

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