Welcome to our annual directory and almanac. This year we decided to highlight birds of the month. I didn’t even realize that, just like gems and flowers, there are birds that represent each month. Who knew? The almanac also (just as in past issues) gives you an idea of what garden tasks to deal with over the course of the year. One of the big ones is tool maintenance. We’ve all pulled out last year’s trowel or trimmers only to realize they are kind of rusty, dirty, and dull. I used to be very diligent when it came to tool care, but life really got in the way of garden chores last fall.
Yesterday I looked at my sad tools, and realized I should get back to practicing what I preach. What I’d actually love to do is start fresh by handing off all my tools to an expert for a tune up. But who is that expert? Gardeners, help a gal out and tell me if you know of a business or individual in the area that can take on this task. Email me at cg****@58****.com .
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2026 issue of Upstate Gardeners’ Journal.
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