Hey everyone! Student gardener Nate Mckim here.
Its been a busy week at the gardens and my first week of employment.
I'm learning so much each day and I'm looking forward to a exciting summer ahead!
Monday through Wednesday were devoted to equipment and safety training for all the new student gardeners for Fanshawe College and me for my full time position here at Cuddy's.

  Safety and equipment training for student gardeners.

The rest of the week we've been busy with springtime maintenance in preparation for the nice weather to come. Grass is being cut and trimmed, lawns are being aerated, irrigation lines are being configured, planting beds are being weeded and edged and blogs are being written. There are no shortage of tasks to be completed.

We are not without our slight setbacks however. The early blooming has raised the issue of frost damage and even given us a few pests to deal with ahead of schedule.

Frost damage on White Angel Crab Apple flowers (Malus X White Angel)

Eastern Tent Caterpillar on White Angel Crab Apple.

However, now that the weather and season has seemed to stabilize (at least for now) we're looking forward to what will hopefully be a promising growing season!

Just a reminder about the A.M. "Mac" Cuddy open garden being held on June 2nd & 3rd. Hope to see you there!