❄️ Winter Garden Checklist

Use the off-season to rest, plan, and prepare for a successful spring.

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• Reflect on your past garden — what worked, what didn’t
• Organize saved seeds and test viability (paper towel test)
• Clean and sharpen pruners, trowels, and hand tools
• Browse seed catalogs and place early orders
• Review your planting zone and last frost date
• Plan your crop rotation or garden layout for next season
• Create or update your planting calendar by zone
• Start slow-growing seeds (onions, celery) if it's time
• Check on stored bulbs, garlic, and dahlia tubers
• Top up mulch around trees and perennials during mild spells
• Set up indoor seed-starting space (lights, trays, soil)
• Enjoy garden books, tea, and dreaming of spring 🌱

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