By February, the garden feels poised between stillness and the first stirrings of growth. It’s your final chance for the jobs that only work in cold months — the kind that, once done, quietly reward you for years. 🛠 Jobs this month (low-effort focus) Plant bare-root trees and shrubs. This is t...

October is a real pivot point in the year. The garden is slowing down, but there’s still plenty you can do now that will save effort later. Think of it as “future-proofing” — a few small jobs this month can set you up for years of easy harvests and less firefighting. 🛠 Jobs for October (low-main...