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January thaws can heave the ground, dislodging the plants. Tender roots may be stretched in the soil or torn and broken. Every tear is a potential entry site for disease, especially tears that haven’t healed before warm temperatures and moisture reach them. Additional damage can be prevented by mulching the plant to prevent the roots from being exposed to the winter sun or air. Roots exposed to freezing temperatures can die, and so can the plant. Plants that are sensitive to winter temperatures include those that retain their green leaves all year, including the rhododendrons and ivies. They tend to burn when the air is cold and dry, especially when planted where winter winds can dry them out. Some- times, a rhododendron’s leaves will turn brown, and many of them will fall off. In spring, new leaves may Mid-Winter Thoughts On The Woods And Garden emerge from the stem, but in many cases, the stem shrivels, turns gray, and dies. The gardener then prunes the shrub into a much smaller plant. The western Oregon grape, Mahonia aquifolium, tends to burn in the March winds and grow like a prostrate shrub during low-snow years. It bears clusters of lemon yellow flowers that are a unique garden ac- cent, making the annual reshaping by winter winds almost acceptable. Almost. Bare ground in January and February is cheery for gardeners eager to begin the new season, but unhealthy for the plants. Bulbs are at risk for early emergence or frost-heaving. Once bulbs are exposed to the air, they may freeze or become a juicy meal for a hungry critter. Perennials, such as daylilies and irises, typically survive the winter thaws, especially if mulched before they dry out or freeze. Hostas don’t like being exposed to the elements, and many roses will die of not given a winter coat of soil and snow. They key to knowing which plants may survive an unexpected thaw, flood, or freeze in your landscape is knowing the cold hardiness or tolerance for each plant as well as the aspect, or direction the garden faces. A garden with southern exposure may melt earlier than other gardens, and become muddy, soggy, or overly dry. Such a garden should not be the home for tender plants needing a winter mulch. A garden with western exposure is subject to strong summer winds and should not be planted with tall perennials that may blow over and break. An exposed north-facing garden in a low area should not be planted with ten- der herbs as it may be the first garden to experience the frosts of autumn. Watching the gardens in January reduces surprises in spring. A shrub or tree damaged by ice, thawing, or the snowplow, prepares the January gardener for spring tasks such as replacement, transplanting, or pruning. More thoughts on the winter garden will be posted at Facebook.com/wildandwoodsy. 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Say You Saw it in The Monadnock Shopper News, January 31 – February 6, 20186
*This is an optional tax refund-related loan from BofI Federal Bank, Member FDIC; it is notyour tax refund. Loans are offered in amounts of $500, $750, $1250 or $3000. Approvaland loan amount based on expected refund amount, ID verification, eligibility criteria, andunderwriting. If approved, funds will be loaded on a prepaid card and the loan amount willbe deducted from your tax refund, reducing the amount that is paid directly to you. Taxreturns may be e-filed without applying for this loan. Fees for other optional products orproduct features may apply. Limited time offer. Available at participating locations. Notoffered in Puerto Rico. HRB Maine License No.: FRA2. See hrblock.com/refundadvance fordetails. ©2017 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
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65 ROXBURY ST, KEENE, NH 03431 | 603-352-4102
149 EMERALD ST, UNIT D1, KEENE, NH 03431 | 603-352-4065
149 EMERALD STKEENE, NH 03431
603-352-4065
65 ROXBURY STKEENE, NH 03431
603-352-4102
132 Rt. 12 S., N. Swanzey • 603-357-2207
Store Hours: Mon.–Sat. 10 am–5 pmDonation Hours: Tues.–Sat. 11 am–4 pm
FAMILY STORE
“Everything you need at prices you can afford!”
We accept donations without an appointment! If you have questions
regarding your donation our friendly staff will be happy to help!
We have lots of greatGENTLY USED FURNITURE
for any room in your home!
100 Maple Ave • Keene, NH (603)352-9403| tcskeene.org | /tcskeene
Come See What Makes Us Special
A MINISTRY
OF TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED. TUITION ASSISTANCE. BEFORE & AFTER CARE
OPEN HOUSE:
Email: [email protected] to secure a tour Thurs., Feb. 15, 5:30 - 7:30pm
DR. DOUGLASS C. WILSON, DMD
We pu t the sm i l e i n you r s ty l e.
603 . 352 . 025569Q I s l a n d S t . K e e n e , NH 03431
www . D rW i l s o n O r t h o d o n t i c s . c om
Of all the things you wearyour expression is the
most important- Janet Lane
.
SMALL GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE
Now Enrolling Groups for January, February, March!www.dublinhealth.net
Anthem • Harvard Pilgrim • TuftsDUBLIN HEALTH & BENEFIT GROUP, LLC
1248 Main Street, Dublin, NHContact us for an appointment (603) 563-8820
“We help Make Sense of It All”
January contained a mixture of temperatures and weather events that kept the long, cold month from being monotonous. Even the wildlife had no time to settle into a winter routine! Some bears were still roaming during the beginning of the month, feeding on nuts under the snow. Now most of the tracks in the snow belong to the coyotes and squirrels. The wildlife found places to stay out of the severe weather, but what about the plants?
January thaws are a reminder to check your gardens in winter and possibly save a few plants from freezing to death. When the weather changes abruptly, from cold spells to warmth and rain, the ground may thaw, and unfrozen ground may be ex-posed to subzero temperatures. January thaws can heave the ground, dislodging the plants. Tender roots may be stretched in the soil or torn and broken. Every tear is a potential entry site for disease, especially tears that haven’t healed before warm temperatures and moisture reach them. Additional damage can be prevented by mulching the plant to prevent the roots from being exposed to the winter sun or air. Roots exposed to freezing temperatures can die, and so can the plant.
Plants that are sensitive to winter temperatures include those that retain their green leaves all year, including the rhododendrons and ivies. They tend to burn when the air is cold and dry, especially when planted where winter winds can dry them out. Some-times, a rhododendron’s leaves will turn brown, and many of them will fall off. In spring, new leaves may
Mid-Winter Thoughts On The Woods And Gardenemerge from the stem, but in many cases, the stem shrivels, turns gray, and dies. The gardener then prunes the shrub into a much smaller plant. The western Oregon grape, Mahonia aquifolium, tends to burn in the March winds and grow like a prostrate shrub during low-snow years. It bears clusters of lemon yellow flowers that are a unique garden ac-cent, making the annual reshaping by winter winds
almost acceptable. Almost.Bare ground in January and February is cheery
for gardeners eager to begin the new season, but unhealthy for the plants. Bulbs are at risk for early emergence or frost-heaving. Once bulbs are exposed to the air, they may freeze or become a juicy meal for a hungry critter. Perennials, such as daylilies and irises, typically survive the winter thaws, especially if mulched before they dry out or freeze. Hostas don’t like being exposed to the elements, and many roses will die of not given a winter coat of soil and snow. They key to knowing which plants may survive an unexpected thaw, flood, or freeze in your landscape is knowing the cold hardiness or tolerance for each plant as well as the aspect, or direction the garden faces. A garden with southern exposure may melt earlier than other gardens, and become muddy, soggy, or overly dry. Such a garden should not be the home for tender plants needing a winter mulch. A garden with western exposure is subject to strong summer winds and should not be planted with tall perennials that may blow over and break. An exposed north-facing garden in a low area should not be planted with ten-der herbs as it may be the first garden to experience the frosts of autumn.
Watching the gardens in January reduces surprises in spring. A shrub or tree damaged by ice, thawing, or the snowplow, prepares the January gardener for spring tasks such as replacement, transplanting, or pruning. More thoughts on the winter garden will be posted at Facebook.com/wildandwoodsy.
Janine Marr is an advanced master gardener and forester apprentice in Cheshire County, available for consults at [email protected].
Woods andGardens
with Janine Marr
www.SolarSourceNE.com ~ 603-352-4232
Energy Independence with Local Solar Energy
Choose the company with over 15 years of solar experience and over 80 years of roofing experience.
Commercial & Residential Solar Specialists
the Melanson co, inc.
online: www.shoppernews.com Fill out ourReadeRs’ ChoiCe Ballot
Than a Thrift Store
All net proceeds benefit local non-profitsDonations accepted Thursday through Monday
Where Your Donations Make a Difference
19 Ralston St • Keene, NH603.355.1890
Monday & Tuesday 10-4 • Wednesday-Friday 10-6Saturday 9-5 • Sunday 12-4
50 %OFF STOREWIDESAT., FEB. 3
2018 Prom gownsavailable now from
Clarisse, Val Stefani, 2 Cute & Primavera
Or visit our one of a kind rack!Only one per style per school
so...shop early!
Tuxedo RentalsStarting at $99.95* Reserve Yours Now!
*Tuxedo rental complete with shoeswww.countrybridals.com • 17 Main St., Jaffrey, NH • 603-532-7641
“Affordable Elegance”
