When should you plan a garden?
When should you plan a garden? If you are like me, the winter weather limits what I can do in my garden. That is why I use the winter months to plan my spring, summer, and winter garden succession. The winter months are the best time to plan a garden. I start by browsing through the numerous seed catalogs I receive in the mail. I recommend purchasing seeds from a nursery in your area for a few reasons. The first is the plants are acclimated to your local climate, so you have a better chance of a bountiful harvest. Secondly, you will be supporting a local farmer. Make a list of the plants you want to grow. The number of plants you can grown depends on your garden space. If you have not done so already, measure your garden bed and raised beds. Now you can use the "Planting Guidelines" chart to determine how many plants you can grow in your garden space. I like to make a diagram of my garden area, which includes the raised beds' measurements. Remember to consider the plants