Chopsticks are one of the many tools in our tool kit because we can use them as a dibber, row spacer, dirt scraper, and temporary stake.

Use thick plastic (either clear or black) to insulate and warm up the soil in the early spring to get an early start on planting greens and alliums.

Upcycle the branches from your Christmas tree or evergreen boughs from your holiday decorations and lay it on top of your garden as a mulch over the winter.

Making your own seed tape in the warmth and comfort of your home is both easy and makes direct seeding faster and more consistent in the spring.

Nitrogen is an important macronutrient and often “fixed” in the soil by bacteria grown in symbiosis with legumes.

Sunflowers are native to the Americas and are grown for a varieties of reasons including oil extraction, seed butter, phytoremediation, cut flowers, and food for humans and livestock.

Small seeds are sometimes encased in an inert material like clay to make planting easier, reduce thinning, and improve germination. Pelleted seed is best used the same year it is purchased.

Understand your gardening zone to help you decide which plants will grow successfully in your garden.

Clean off all dirt, tighten loose nuts, and sharpen blades of your garden tools to get them ready for another growing season and keep them in tip top shape.

Prepare your garden by cleaning out pots and planters, sharpening your hand tools, turning your compost pile, and starting a lasagna garden. You’ll be thankful in the spring taking the time to prepare your garden now.