
Spring has sprung! Make sure you and your garden are prepared for the growing season. Here’s some important steps to help you get ready to plant this Spring:
- Get to know your garden, plan out your space
- Container gardening and trellises are great ways to maximize growing space
- For garden beds, square foot gardening is helpful to prevent overcrowding
- https://squarefootgardening.org/ provides more info on this technique and offers free downloadable planting charts
- Make notes on level of sunlight exposure and cardinal orientation
- Choosing crops: Decide what crops you want to grow and how you will arrange your garden
- For some examples of popular crops in New York, check out this article

- Sourcing Seeds: It’s always best to secure your seeds early in the season.
- VINES offers free seeds from our office at UPC, 42 Chenango Street. Fedco, High Mowing, and Johnny’s seeds are other reputable organic seed suppliers.
- Prepare your soil

- Plan your planting schedule
- Succession planting is a convenient way to ensure a bounty of fresh fruits and veggies all season long without producing too much at one time.
- It’s not too early!
- Many crops can be planted before the last frost, some even thrive in colder conditions
- Carrots, potatoes, spinach, and more all do well in early spring in Zone 5
- Many crops can be planted before the last frost, some even thrive in colder conditions
Image sources:
https://tractorguru.in/blog/how-to-improve-soil-fertility-tips-methods-and-importance/
https://sunnyside-gardens.com/gardening_tip/when-gardening-goes-square/