Winter Garden Prep: Practical Planning for an Easier, More Productive Spring

Winter isn’t downtime in the garden — it’s preparation time.

In this 5-minute video, I walk through what I’m personally doing during winter to set myself up for a calmer, more productive growing season in spring. Instead of scrambling once planting starts, winter gives us the space to assess, plan, and make small adjustments that save time and frustration later.

In this video, I cover:
•Checking and maintaining garden structures like trellises and raised beds
•Using winter conditions to identify drainage, pathway, and mulch issues
•Planning realistic crops for a Zone 5 growing season
•Adding low-maintenance herbs and expanding strawberry production
•Crop rotation and succession planting for healthier soil and steady harvests
•Reviewing garden notes to shape a garden that fits real life
•Why smaller, well-managed gardens often outperform oversized plans

Preparedness in gardening isn’t about perfection — it’s about sustainability, margin, and working with your time and energy.

What’s one thing you’re planning or fixing in your garden this winter to make spring easier?

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