Mount Holly Newsflash - Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - Morning edition The weather today in Mount Holly - Sunny, with a high near 47. Northwest wind 12 to 15 mph. Archived Newsflash emails can be read at: https://mthollynewsflash.blogspot.com
May is Lyme & Tickborne Disease Awareness Month. With Vermont children schooling and playing at home, tick bite prevention is extremely important.
Students can learn about tick bite prevention and how to identify signs and symptoms of a tickborne illness with one of three interactive curriculums for children in elementary, middle and high school.
Vermont Home Gardener: May Planting Notes
Sunny, warmer days in Zones 4 & 5 make the garden real in early May. While there are several plants that can be seeded outdoors now, don't be tempted to start working your soil if it is still wet. If you still insist on tilling your garden (I do not) it is very important to wait until the soil has drained and dried enough to be crumbly, not gooey or sticky. If you have raised beds (see previous article) you can get started a little sooner because of better drainage, warmer soils & no tilling needed. See the list of seeds to plant outdoors and indoors now, plus the inside story of "Gutter Peas" at Vermonthomegardener.com
