Stuck inside? The chilly winter months are the perfect time to plan your spring vegetable garden. Use the winter months to plan the right garden location. Pick a sunny area that’s well drained. Consider having the garden close to your house for easy access. Sketch out some ideas of what you’ll plant where and what plants you can grow given your hardiness zone, or the number of frost-free days you’ll have to grow your vegetables.
When you’re planning your spring garden, also think about the time you’re willing to invest in gardening. Don’t underestimate the time it will take you to prepare the soil, plant the seeds, weed and water, and care for the plants as they grow. But remember that those hours spent in the garden can be quite enjoyable and rewarding.
Personally, I usually start my seeds for my garden inside my sun room around St. Patrick's Day. That will give them a good start and they will be ready to go into the ground around late May.
Some of this information was provided by ATTRA through Earth Gauge– The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. Learn more about scheduling vegetable plantings:
http://attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/continuousharvest.html.
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