Today is your day Boomer! Today is Family Day across my fair province of British Columbia...a day for family activities like skiing, hiking, and walks. But for some Boomers, it might be a day of gardening...out of necessity! The so-called "false spring" is still with us as another cold arctic weather front is expected this week. In my town, temperatures will dip to -14 on Thursday night. This can damage some plants, and especially young, growing flowers like the ones in this picture. Advice? It comes from experts like Brian Minter who warns gardeners not to prune their roses yet, as this shouldn't be done until the last cold spell is over. "Pretty much everything in your garden, you want to take a look at, but the more tender items we need to look after them."....like daffodils, primroses, and pansies! Also, vulnerable potted plants can be brought inside or covered in some way. And, you can get really serious for plants that are stuck in the ground; it is a good idea to insulate them with a two-to four-inch layer of mulch–material, such as wood chips or composted material like decaying leaves. You can even wrap burlap around some plants to act as a simulated sweater! Boomers, these gardening actions may need doing in areas like Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. For the rest of us, further north, I don't see much growth yet. Happy Family Day! Cheers.