Apparently the warm weather months lured wildlife into spring mode.
Recent weeks of observing wildlife activity in the garden and mulling over questions from readers have brought me to this conclusion: Both Nature’s feathered creatures and gardeners are being tricked and confused by wildly fluctuating weather, described in a Times Colonist article as “moody.”
When I did creep out of the office to check, there it was — a completely still, perfectly spherical ball of dark grey fluff perched on the mantel over the wood stove. The open door offered no enticement, and the tiny bird ended up flying between the large dining room and living room windows, perching on house plants. Finally, I managed to open the living room window without scaring the bird off, and it flew out.
Like the beasts and birds around us, gardeners too were prompted by the warmth of February to emerge early out of winter “hibernation” from earthy pursuits. I’ve been hearing form gardeners with seedlings already crowded and tall in their pots while freezing conditions prevailed. Plan to seed as many things directly into the garden, reserving indoor sowing for long-term plans like tomatoes and peppers. Read seed packet and catalogue directions carefully for best planting practices.
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