Monday, December 21, 2015

THE SHORTEST DAY

Photo from EarthSky.org
"The winter solstice reminds us how remarkable plants are. They have abilities to sense the world around them and respond to it in ways that many gardeners are unaware of. It might not have occurred to you that it is just as important for a plant to know when it is time to bloom or drop its leaves as it is for a farmer to know when it’s time to plant a crop."
Quote from an article by Dan Gill, LSU Horticulturist
Read his full article about why the winter solstice is important to gardeners by CLICKING HERE

And for all of you wanting more scientific information about this year's solstice check out this go to website:  DECEMBER 2015 SOLSTICE