Every January, I see the same thing happen. Gardeners buy seeds.They sketch plans.They make ambitious lists. And then—somewhere between planting and mid-season—they feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or discouraged. Not because they did anything wrong, but because they skipped one important step: They never created a vision for their garden. Before you decide what to plant or…
Create a Garden Vision Board to Plan Your Best Garden Yet
Today is one of those gloomy, drizzling rain days. Barely 50 degrees, gray skies, and definitely not a day to be out in the garden. But honestly? My mind is already on next spring and next year’s garden. This time of year, there’s not a lot we can do outside — but winter is perfect…
Why Your First Frost Date Matters More than Your Garden Zone
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I talk a lot about timing in the garden.Not zones… not charts… not what your neighbor is planting.Just timing. And it all starts with one thing: Your frost dates. Most gardeners focus so much on their USDA zone that they forget it tells you nothing about…