Is it too early to start gardening? “Mother Nature still surprises us,” declares Marthe Laverdière

Milder weather and the first flowers starting to grow outside encourage many people to start gardening outside, but it's not necessarily a wise decision, says horticulturist and author Marthe Laverdier.

“It's still winter until March 21. One would think that this time of year could start dividing things or planting trees, but now is not the time. It's too early,” she said.

It states that the Earth is not warming enough.

“I know there's been no snow for three weeks now, but this year it's unusual. So, in the exception, let's stick to the rule if we don't want to take it seriously!” declared Ms. Laverdier.

“I know we've had an unusual spring and people think we're going to plant outside early, but Mother Nature still has surprises for us,” she adds.

However, it is possible to start indoor gardening.

“It's time to start your sprouts, tomatoes, flowers, peppers, celery… As for basil and cabbage, we wait a little longer, two weeks or two and a half weeks” , explains Marthe Laverdier.

As for squash, cucumbers and pumpkins, it's best to wait until early May, garden experts say.

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