I think I must begin almost every post with how disappointed I am that I have not written sooner.  I wish I were disciplined enough to write at least weekly.

For my birthday Pa and Linda got me a new birdfeeder.  They also got me some feed which is different than what I had before.  The birds love it.  I have put all three in the back so I can see them from my seat in the living room. 

The project I am working on now is knitting a cardigan.  It is taking all of my time.  To the detriment of the house, laundry, yard, work, etc.  I am at a difficult place right now.  It has giving me a headache.  So I thought I would take a break and work on some yard planning.

I checked the Walter Reeves website (www.walterreeves.com) for what to do this month based on what is in our yard.

February

• Prune apple and pear trees
• Prune 1/4 (or less) branches from the fig tree (keep the horizontal branches)
• Force blooms on Spirea, Forsythia and Quince
• Plant sweet peas
• In veggie garden plant english peas, onions, asparagus
• Clean out bird boxes
• Prune butterfly bush by 2/3 to 1/2
• Fertilize fescue

Reviewing January...

• Condition soil for new roses
• Chop unwanted kudzu (use weedkiller on them in April)
• Plant pansies and English daisies
• Prune apples trees,  pear trees, and grape vines

If you are a southern gardener and do additional chores during Jan and Feb, please let me know.  Thanks!