Spring is almost here: Last frost dates, persistent drought and fire risk

Spring is almost here: Last frost dates, persistent drought and fire risk

When to plant? With the start of spring just days away (5:01 am March 20th!), many gardening enthusiasts are gearing up for warmer temperatures. While some hardier vegetation can be started throughout the month of March, more tender plants can be susceptible for early season cold snaps. The old adage suggests waiting until Mother’s Day to plant your flowers. This is certainly a fail-safe date, as it signifies roughly the final month of spring an…