Garden calendar: May has no shortage of garden chores for Keizerites

May is a busy time in Keizer gardens, but the OSU Extension Service has a full list of tasks to keep local gardens growing and healthy. Here’s a look at the chores for this month:

Planning

• Prepare and prime irrigation system for summer.

• Use a soil thermometer to help you know when to plant vegetables. Wait until the soil is consistently above 70 degrees to plant tomatoes, squash, melons, peppers and eggplant.

Place…