Most of the gardens are quiet now, though you may see a few hardy kale plants peeking out from a row cover or carrots waiting to be pulled.
Here are a few things you can do to get a jump start on spring planting:
- Organize and sharpen your tools
- Buy seeds if needed. You can test old seeds for germination by putting a few folded into a damp paper towel. You will get the best selection of seeds online by ordering early. Johnnyseeds.com is very popular with gardeners.
- In late winter, prune fruit shrubs, removing old branches at ground level and overcrowded center branches to increase air circulation.