Hurricane Tips from Mahoney's Garden Center

1. Secure Outdoor Furniture & Umbrellas
   Bring in or securely cover any furniture that might go flying. Take down umbrellas and bring indoors – they're known to take joy rides in high winds.
2. Bring Hanging Baskets Inside
   Don't let your gorgeous hanging baskets fall to their demise!
3. Stake New Trees
   Use at least three (3) stakes and ties to secure newly planted trees – young roots aren't established enough to protect trees from high winds.
4. Take Down Bird Feeders & Wind Chimes
   But remember to fill it and put it out so your feathered friends can eat soon after the storm.
5. Secure Trellises & Arbors
   Add a few more nails or tie them to something secure.
6. Bring Pottery or Container Gardens Inside
   Hurricanes are bound to knock over your container gardens & pottery – bring them into a sheltered area.
7. Harvest Vegetables or Bring Plants Inside
   Harvest as much as possible – tomatoes are particularly vulnerable to high winds. Not ripe yet? Try Fried Green tomato recipes! If in containers, follow tip number 6.

Helpful Websites

Boston Public Market - KITCHEN
Farmers' Almanac - Spring Planting Guide
Urban Organic Gardener