So, it's mid April! Can I plant stuff out yet?

Well, it being past the midpoint of April (17^th), normal wisdom would tell one that we should be past the last average frost date for my Zone 6 garden in southwestern Missouri! Therefore, you should be able to plant out any and all cold loving plants along with root crops. These would include lettuces, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, beans and potatoes to name a few.

The latest graphic showing the highs and lows this year (2014) versus last year shows that we should be seeing a good warming trend from this point forward. For the balance of the week and on into the last week of the month, the weather service is calling for highs close to 70 with overnight lows only down into the 50's! That's good enough for me. Then, by mid May, you should be able to plant out your more tender annuals and vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs and flowers!