Plan Your Spring 2023 Garden Now: Here's How To Get Started

This time of year can be challenging for gardeners. However, new garden catalogs are ready and it's not too early to start planning for 2023.

Start a garden journal.

Is there something new you want to try? What problems did you face last year? What can you change?

Here are some reminders of what you can do now to transition into spring.

Garden catalogs

January and February are when most landscapers launch their new product lines. Many companies offer free catalogs. Even if you shop locally, catalogs can tell you a lot when visiting your local garden.

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Are you planning your garden? Consider these plants from 2023

Primary seeds

It is too early to start sowing; But it's never too early to start planning. Check your items; For example, a heating mat helps to germinate seeds and grow lights. Start collecting seedlings. Many household items (such as plastic salad or yogurt containers and aluminum cans) work well for starting seeds.

Check the stored tubes

Have you grown phrases like dahlias? Check them out now. If the buds are very dry and brittle, the temperature is too high. If some are soft or moldy, there is too much moisture. When the strands are broken, soak them in water overnight to swell. Make sure the pumpkins are completely dry before returning them to storage.

Visit our website at cceoneida.com as part of this year's garden launch. The Home & Garden page has everything you need to start planning your garden. If you join the growing crowd of people who grow food at home, our garden resources are a must. For more information visit https://cceoneida.com/home-garden/cornell-vegetable-gardening-resources.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County answers home and garden questions by emailing homeandgarden@cornell.edu or calling 315-736-3394, press 1 and then continue. 333. Leave your question, name and phone number. Inquiries are answered weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Also visit our website at cceoneida.com or call 315-736-3394, press 1, followed by extension 100.

This article originally appeared on Observer-Send: Planning Your 2023 Spring Garden Now: How to Get Started