What Crazy Weather

With this early spring weather, it's hard not to get into the planting mood. Kinda like a bird trying to resist building a nest. There are many things it is okay to do and things you shouldn't do yet. We are still in climate zone 4, and can get frost up until May....2 months from now. (say it isn't so!)
OKAY stuff:
1. rake & clean-up last years debris
2. pruning
3. dividing perennials (perfect time)
4. risk planting a few peas
5. hoe around your garden plants, weed seeds are already germinating
   - disturbing them by hoeing kills them
6. moving tree & shrubs since frost is out of the ground
   - hire a tree mover for large stuff
7. draw up a plan of attack for the yard

TOO EARLY TO DO:
1. plant any annual warm weather crops in the garden
2. buy any outdoor plants with foliage that is bigger than
    what it would be in your garden. Plants from big box stores
    from California, are not going to transition well.
3. Plant tomatoes outside. Just because they may be for sale already,
    does not mean it's okay. Do not rely on store clerks to have the answers.
    Plant nurserys will have the most knowledgeable staff.

    Some of my tulips are several inches tall already. Here is 'Pink Impression.' Gorgeous!