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DECEMBER

• Apply 1/2" of organic compost over any turf areas that performed poorly over the past year.
• Fertilize houseplants with organic compost or coffee grounds.
• Put all spent plants and annuals in your compost pile...saves room at the landfill and by springtime, you'll have a ready-made fertilizer for free!

JANUARY

• It's time to plant potatoes and onions!  If you haven't already, turn the soil, add organic compost and otherwise prepare your vegetable garden.  From mid-January to mid-February you can also go ahead and get your potato slips and onions in the ground. 
• Plant or transplant permanent trees and plants.  Growth is at its slowest now, so plants will have time to establish a vigorous root system before the summer heat hits.   
• Plant asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, celery, and other cold tolerant vegetables for spring harvest.

FEBRUARY

• Finish any major pruning now.  Make sure all fruit trees are pruned before bud break.   
• Prepare vegetable and flower beds for spring.  Work organic matter into the soil to increase microbial activity. 
• Begin looking for the perfect place in your yard for your Purple Martin house.  Scouts will be here soon to look for housing!