There is plenty of prep work you can do in your garden now!
If you’re like me, you’re longing for sunny spring days and the earthy scent of a garden in bloom. Fret not, fellow urban farmer! Here is a list of steps to take now to prep your soil for planting season.
Clear & Compost
If you haven’t already, this is a great time to clear your garden of detritus from your 2015 harvest. Pull those dead plants and old tomato cages and lay down a nice layer of compost before the next snow. The compost will spend the winter breaking down so you can mix it into your soil when spring comes.
Rebuild & Repair
Those tomato cages you just pulled from the garden? Now is the time to make sure they’re ready for a new summer crop. Clean and repair your gardening materials and tools and build any boxes, trellises and fences you’ll need for the year.
Plan & Plant
As you dream of pristine rows of kale and carrots, take out a pen and paper and sketch your garden plan. Grab “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” and study up on complementary plants to help you create a great design for a bountiful harvest. This is also the perfect time to order your seeds!
Hopefully these tips will help you through what remains of winter and ready your garden for a wonderfully productive season!
Have a green thumb and no garden? We can help! Visit our Communities page and find the perfect location to put down some roots: http://www.libertyhomes.com/communities/
Resources
Red Butte Garden:
http://www.redbuttegarden.org/
HGTV:
http://www.hgtv.com/design/topics/winter-gardening
The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
http://www.almanac.com/content/plant-companions-friend-or-foe
