Gardening Checklist For The Year

by Amanda

Let’s face it – there’s a lot to do in the garden. Whether it’s cutting back plants in the fall, starting vegetable seeds indoors in the winter, or deadheading in the summer, it can be hard to remember what to do when. We’re here to help with a monthly gardening checklist that can keep you organized throughout the year.

January

Review your garden notes from last season.
Browse through your favorite gardening websites, seed catalogs and Pinterest, taking note of varieties you want to plant in the spring.
Start reserving your favorite varieties for spring. We’ll ship when it’s time to plant.

February

If you haven’t yet, purchase your vegetables, Perennials and Spring-Planted Bulbs.
Start your Begonia Tubers indoors to ensure summer blooms.
Start vegetable Seeds indoors and out, depending on the variety.
Make a list of materials and tools you will need to purchase for spring, such as containers, tomato cages, twine and more. This is also the perfect time to set your budget for materials for the season.
Start annual Spring-Planted Bulbs indoors for earlier blooms, transplanting once the chance of frost has past.
If you're growing Milkweed seed, start seeds indoors.

March

Prepare your garden for spring planting by cutting back, pruning, removing debris from the garden and adding compost.
Plant onions and asparagus outdoors.
Do a soil test and purchase organic fertilizer to amend your soil if necessary.
Order mulch or compost if needed to add to your garden beds.
Identify spots in the garden that could use more color. Order Spring-Planted Bulbs if you haven’t already.
If you’re in a warmer climate, March is the perfect time to start planting!

April

Prepare your garden for spring planting by cutting back, pruning, removing debris from the garden and adding compost. .
Add compost to your garden beds and prep any new beds for planting.
Pick Peas, Lettuce and Rhubarb if you have them growing in the garden.
Plant Asparagus if you haven’t already.
In warmer climates, add Perennials and Bulbs to the garden in April.
If your chance of frost has passed, plant Wildflower seed. Learn how to plant Wildflowers in our article.

wildflower mixture

May

In most areas of the country, May is a great time to plant vegetable seedlings, Perennial plugs, Wildflower seed, Bulbs and more.
Pick Peas and lettuce. Also, pick Rhubarb for the last time in your garden.
Fertilize perennial beds with an organic fertilizer.

June

Pick green beans. Enjoy a tasty green bean salad from the fruits of your labor!
If you have any bare spots in your garden or meadow, add quick-blooming annual wildflowers for color starting in weeks.

July

This is the peak season for perennial blooms, so be sure to get out in the garden and cut flowers for bouquets to enjoy your hard work. Learn how to make your cut flowers last longer.
Order Bearded Iris and Fall Flowering Crocus for August planting.

August

Plant Fall-Flowering Crocus and Bearded Iris.
Harvest vegetables such as Broccoli and Cucumbers.
Check your notes from the season and identify areas that could use more color or structure. Order Perennials and Fall-Planted Bulbs to fill in these spots.

September

Early in the month, you can still plant Fall-Flowering Crocus and Bearded Iris.
If you’re in a colder zone, plant Fall Bulbs.
Plant perennials and shrubs for a jump start on next year’s growth.
After there have been a few hard frosts in your area, plant Wildflower seed.

October

Plant Fall Bulbs and Perennials before the ground freezes in your area.
Start cutting down your garden and getting prepared for winter..
Cut down wildflowers for the winter season.

November

If you haven’t already, start cutting down your garden and getting prepared for winter.
In warmer zones, there is still time to plant Fall Bulbs for gorgeous spring color.
Plant Amaryllis indoors to ensure holiday blooms.
Cut down wildflowers for the winter season. Learn how to do this while still providing habitat for birds and other wildlife.

December

In warmer zones, there is still time to plant Fall Bulbs for gorgeous spring color.
Plant Amaryllisindoors to ensure holiday blooms.
Force Fall Bulbs indoors for early spring blooms.
If you haven’t already, start cutting down your garden and getting prepared for winter.
Reflect on your past growing season and make notes in your garden journal.