Continue to keep an eye on the weather and stay informed on night time lows. If the temperature drops below 32, double wrap tender plants to ensure proper insulation. Avoid using plastic against foliage, but it can be used as the second exterior layer when covering plants. Remove plastic during the day. Water- Maintain watering on newly planted seeds and transplants. Continue to deep water trees and shrubs. A well-hydrated plant holds up to frosts and freezes better than a drought-stressed plant. Move -Now is the time to move shrubs or young trees to a new location if needed Feed - Fertilize pansies and other cool season flowers Plant- Strawberries hanging baskets are an ideal way to grow the berries to avoid fungus and insects attacking the fruit. Plant -Tomatoes can be transplanted into pots that can be brought inside for frosts and freezes; later on (after last frost) they can be planted in larger pots or in the ground Plant- Lettuce can be started from seed, for continual harvesting. Set out fresh seeds every 2-3 weeks through the cool season. Plant Citrus - Now is the time to purchase new fruit and citrus trees. Wait to plant until after the danger of freeze, around the end of February (Or after our March speaker) Help the birds - Keep bird feeders stocked for both winter residents and migrating species. Keep bird baths scrubbed and filled with clean water. Get nest boxes ready Cut - Cut ornamental grass to within inches of the ground. New shoots will emerge before long Prune – After Valentine’s Day prune the following -grandifloras, floribundas, hybrid teas and miniature roses. Climbing roses bloom on last year’s growth and are only pruned after their spring bloom Prune -If freeze-free at the end of the month, prune duranta, esperanza and hibiscus back to live (green wood) Fertilize – fertilize established trees and shrubs, except Azaleas and camellias with a good all-around organic fertilizer like MicroLife