Brian Minter: Timing in spring is everything

It happens every year, and recent weather swings have certainly exacerbated the problem. When we get 20 degrees C weather in late March and April, many folks who are hungry for early floral colour and fresh food from the garden are equally anxious to get everything growing. But not “everything” can tolerate April’s fickle weather patterns. Making matters worse, most garden retailers of any size are putting tender plants on their shelves … mostly because of consumers&rsqu