Should I plant yet?

Minnesota springs can be tough. One day it is beautiful and the next day it feels like December. It is so easy to want to plant that first nice weekend. A lot of stores will have their flowers out and for sale. That does not mean you should plant them yet. Retailers know that when the sun comes out and the weather gets a little warm we get anxious. Don't fall into that trap. The cardinal rule is wait until Mother's Day weekend and even then you are not always in the clear. Here are some tips to get you going. Plant cool weather plants to get you started. Use pansies, snapdragons, violas, and regal geraniums. Look at the 10 day forecast, that can help you plan accordingly. If you do plant, cover your pots during cool nights. In the end just be patient. The time will come, even though sometimes it feels like it never will.