We are just trying to keep up with the pace of our gardens rather than creating a proactive plan to get ahead. Winter is the best time to focus on your garden rather than working in it. This video will show you five simple things that you can do now to make gardening more accessible and more enjoyable in the spring.
Take stock
Every gardener should take stock of the year. What was successful in your garden? What were your “aha” moments? Keep these observations and thoughts in your head. You’ll be better equipped to use them next year to keep winning and avoid losing.
Gardening is about adapting to change so your garden can grow. The journaling app for my phone is the best way to do this. I use Day Zero, but you can also use other apps. My app lets me add photos and import images from my photo collection. I can use the dictation feature to dictate or type notes. It records real-time information like date, temperature, and location. The data is updated across all my devices, including my phone, tablet, and computer. It is the best way to record each season’s successes, challenges, and memorable moments.
If you are trying to decide whether or not to record a note, it is better to have it and not use it than to need to have it. The only things you will regret are the photos and observations that you didn’t take.
Nurture your Mind
Which gardening topic are you interested in learning more about? Get started now to learn about the subject. You can also take an online class or attend lectures and workshops local gardening societies offer. Gardening is a beautiful hobby that offers endless learning opportunities and numerous opportunities to improve your skills. Winter is a great time to expand your gardening knowledge. It’s also more accessible than ever to learn in the comfort of your home.
Make your Season Plan
Now is the time to decide what to plant this spring and summer. Then, take the steps necessary to get started. Start looking at seed catalogs if you plan to produce plants from seeds. After you have chosen the plants you wish to grow, you can order those seeds immediately. They sell quickly and there’s a high chance that the most sought-after varieties will go out of stock.
Decide what plants you want to plant in your garden if you are looking to expand or refresh it. Are you familiar with the different varieties available and where they can be found? Before the gardening season begins, get rid of all that decision-making.
Choose a project to improve your garden
We always have things we want to do in our gardens that never get done. It’s because we don’t plan it and it doesn’t get done. Now is the best time to plan it, with the steps and timeline, if you want to build that water feature, that greenhouse, or start a wildflower farm. It is your most valuable resource but it passes so quickly. Grab the moment.
At Least One Thing is New
Gardeners who have been in the business for a while tend to be stuck in ruts, and end up growing the same plants over and over again. This is a huge shame. There are many ways to experiment with something new. In the end, we learn so much more and grow as a result.
What is one edible that you haven’t grown before if you are a food grower? You can pick one right now to plant in your garden next season. If you’re into flowers, which flower are you most interested in growing?
We all can benefit from adding native trees or shrubs to our landscapes. It will be beautiful and bring joy to our lives. With some planning and effort, it can also add ecological value to the landscape and help make our habitats more healthy. That’s the essence of it all.
