Happy Green New Year: Your January Garden Checklist

What to do in the first month of the year for an abundant harvest to come.

It’s cold outside, but winter is an excellent time for garden maintenance and prep so that it's ready to go come the spring thaw. Andrew Fletcher/Shutterstock

Those who believe that gardening begins in the spring and ends in the fall are missing a great opportunity to add “Plot, plan, and prep for the most abundant harvest ever” to their New Year’s resolutions.

There’s more to do than just ordering seeds, although that’s a lot of fun.