This is the time of year that I dread in terms of gardening. There is simply not much to do. Soil preparation is not yet started, composting has slowed down, to early to start seeds, simply not much to do but gaze fondly at the garden and "patiently" wait for the weather to warm up. Or is there? How about doing the following:
1. look online, in stores, and in catalogues for seeds that you want this year and start ordering.
2. sharpen and clean off any tools that are dull or worn
3. plot your garden to include any changes in where you are planting things are any new plants your are adding to the mix
4. check the viability of seeds that you saved from last year (I like to do this by selecting 5-8 seeds, wrap them in a very damp paper towel, place them in a ziploc bag, and put the bag in the wine cooler for a week or two)
5. get stakes, twine, and plant markers organized and ready to use
6. set some goals for the garden for the coming season ( I would like to grow --- successfully, etc)
7. make any necessary repairs to greenhouses or garden sheds ( I know my greenhouse needs some TLC)
8. Keep dreaming!
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