Picture this: a vibrant array of tomatoes, peppers, basil, eggplant, cucumbers, corn, sunflowers, and more! Wondering if it's too early to plan for your Spring-Summer garden? Actually, now's the ideal time, especially if you're in a frost-prone area. Kickstart your growing season by beginning your vegetables, herbs, and flowers indoors - it's a game-changer (check out this guide on indoor starting). This strategy lets you enjoy cool-season crops first, then smoothly transition to your carefully nurtured starters. Plus, now's prime time for planning, as seed catalogs are rolling out their 2024 selections. I'll be sharing my picks over on Substack Chat. A well-thought-out plan isn't just about organization; it's about confidence. It means you can dive into the joys of gardening with clarity - hands in the soil, knowing exactly what you're growing, and where. This approach aids in spacing, ensures a varied harvest throughout the season, and is crucial for crop rotation, maintaining soil health year after year. A plan like this is your roadmap to a flourishing garden.
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