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Growing Calendar:
Upper Midwest

This region feels the impact of Arctic air from Canada. Winter frequently brings episodes of freeze and thaw and harsh drying winds. Areas near the Great Lakes feel the "lake effect" in cooler, late-breaking summers and milder winters. The last frost date can occur anytime from mid- to late May.

January
Garden planning (indoors)
February
Garden planning (indoors)
March
Dormant
spray
April
Prune. End of month planting
May
Bareroot planting and fertilize
June
Summer growing season
July
Summer growing season
August
Summer growing season
September
Stop
fertilizing
October
Protect for winter, if needed
November
Protect for winter, if needed
December
Garden planning (indoors)