Now is the time to begin planning your garden. Yes, seed/plant catalogs begin arriving in late December. Peruse those catalogs, looking for new cultivars, old standard varieties, or something different you have never grown. Read the descriptions on how-to-plant, where-to-plant, and general how-to-care-for info. Most ordered items will arrive in proper time for planting. Planning your garden should refer to both vegetable and flower gardening. Now is the time that some stores begin selling bulbs, check those out. Some bulbs should be purchased now, placed in a cool dry area and planted in the spring.
One can always "go green" by not requesting paper print catalogs, but by simple going online, over the internet to view the seed/plant catalogs.
And ya know, you can always sign up at various seed/plant websites to receive an electronic newsletter. It will come right thru your email. What a deal, huh?
One preferred idea, is to shop locally. Locate a nursery near you ... call, visit, ask questions. They are more than helpful in assisting you. This is how I like to increase our flower garden, become friendly with locals.
It is just not too early to begin planning your garden for next year, during the winter.
Thanks for visiting us here at Oakville Farm blog, please visit again and until next time, Happy Gardening.
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