Kerry’s Garden

Both the Corylus americana aka ‘American Hazelnuts’ and the Red Lake Currants are just now waking up. I decided to give them a more permanent home. The 3 gallon pots were ok for last year (I picked both up last spring) but they really need something larger if they are going to do anything.

I planted the hazelnuts rather closely, probably about 6′ apart. I am hoping to end up with an elongated patch. IF any nuts are to be had I expect they will go to the squirrels.

The currants are the same ones that I took some cuttings from that have recently rooted. A part sun/part shade spot near the back door should do them nicely. I added 1/3 worm castings to the soil that went into the hole for each. The rest of the castings I will save for some roses that are due in the next few weeks.