January marks the start of new beginnings and the excitement of a new garden season. It’s the perfect time to reflect on where you have been and where you’re headed, and the garden should be no different. January is a great time to plan and prepare for your garden to come. Below are some tips to hopefully have you reaping the reward of all your hard work.
Start Indoors. Give those houseplants a cleaning. Wipe down dust that settles on leaves, clogging the “pores” and preventing light penetration as well as gas and moisture exchange.
Start a Garden Journal. Jot down notes about what happened in your garden last year, and plan for what you want to see in the year ahead. Make notes of which varieties of flowers and vegetables do best and which do poorly in your garden.
Order Seeds. With your goals in mind, plan your seed order. This is an exciting time to think of all the new possibilities that await your garden. Now it’s time to gather your seed starting equipment and make sure everything is properly sterilized.
Tool Care. Use this time to take sharpen blades, make necessary repairs, and oil moving parts. This is also a great time to try out one of those DIY garden projects you’ve been thinking about, like a cold frame or wood pallet raised garden.
Plant. The Wilmington, NC area enjoys a mild temperate climate and are in USDA Zone 8, affording us a long growing season. January is a great time to plant micro-greens on your countertop. Start seeds for flowers and herbs with long germination periods or get a start on some cool weather crops like broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, onions, and parsley.
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