January is the seed catalog month when winter prevents outside activities, but gives us plenty of time to plan for the coming season. All those new varieties are so tempting especially when the catalog pictures all show perfect specimens which never seem to be recreated in our own gardens. I found this article in the New York Times which has some wise advice on controlling your seed order.
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If you’ve never tried using a raised bed in your garden the beginning of a new year is a good time to start. Raised beds have several advantages over growing plants in open ground. It is easier to control the soil composition so that you know you are using the best soil mixture for your plants. The raised soil level makes it easier to tend the plants. Making a raised bed is a simple diy task, but if you want some detailed instructions, I found this site which shows several different designs. Read more..
And if you want some ideas on how to plan your raised bed, follow this link.
This talk of raised beds is all very well, but if you’re stuck inside looking out on snow and ice, what you need are some practical suggestions on how to occupy your time until gentler weather arrives. “Waiting out winter: strategies for gardeners” is a simple list of sixteen ideas with something for everyone. Top of the list is “Start something from seed. One seed tray on a windowsill can make a difference”. One that I always mean to try is “Force budding branches into bloom”. But I’m not so sure about their final tip “If all else fails, eat chocolate or head south”. Read more..
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