The best time to start planting your garden this spring

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It’s officially gardening season! So whether you tend to a few containers of veggies on a balcony, or you have a large backyard plot with flowers, herbs and shrubs, there are a few steps to get started.As for when to start planting? Well, that depends where you live.We asked Global News Meteorologist Ross Hull for his advice:The risk of a hard freeze can persist into late April/early May in this area so for seedlings that are cold sensitive you will want to wait until mid to late May into early June. A good marker is the Victoria Day long weekend – during that period or after is often a safer time. Some crops are hardier to the cold and can be planted earlier such as onions, cabbage, broccoli, lettuce, and peas.Later in May or early June is the best time to ensure that frost doesn’t impact spring planting in this area.

During or after the May long weekend is usually a safer bet but keep an eye on the forecast because frost can still hit as late as May in this region. Although some vegetable crops and plants that are more frost-hardy can be seeded earlier.Mid to late May is the safest time to plant to avoid that chance of frost in this area. Although keep an eye on the forecast because frost can linger into May at times if there’s a cold spell.