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Get ready for a bountiful home farming season with our guide to essential garden supplies for February. As we step into late winter and early spring, it's time to prepare your soil, choose the right seeds and plants, and gather the necessary tools to ensure a successful harvest.
Soil Amendments
Improve the fertility and structure of your planting soil by mixing bulb fertilizer, processed manure, and peat moss. This combination will provide a nutrient-rich environment for your spring bulbs and seeds to thrive.
Seeds & Plants
For early planting, consider cold-hardy plants like garlic, onions, leeks, or perennial vegetables if your climate allows. While garlic is traditionally planted in the fall, it can also be sown in late winter in mild zones.
Containers & Pots
Durable containers and soil that maintain moisture are essential for successful container gardening in February. Consider using containers suitable for year-round container plants such as golden creeping Jenny or Japanese pieris shrubs.
Garden Tools & Structures
Prepare your garden structures by procuring poles or stakes (e.g., 6-foot poles) in advance. These will be useful for supporting plants or building garden structures.
Mineral Supplements
Natural trace mineral rock dust like Azomite can be mixed into soil to add essential micronutrients and promote healthy plant growth.
Product Recommendations
- Wildflower Farms Eco-Lawn Grass Seed is available in a variety of sizes, including a 5 lb bag.
- The Worm Factory 360 Composter is designed to efficiently manage your compost needs.
- A Premium Drinking Water Safe Garden Hose - Slim 7/16" is perfect for watering your plants.
- The VegTrug Raised Garden Planter - Natural Wood has a specific size suitable for home farming.
- Corn Gluten Organic Fertilizer is available in a 40 lbs size for larger gardens.
- The Jora JK270 Composter has a capacity of 9.5 cubic feet and unique features to simplify composting.
- A Stainless Steel Compost Keeper is ideal for storing your compost in a hygienic and efficient manner.
- The Farmstead Raised Garden Bed is made of high-quality materials for long-lasting use.
- The Natural Cedar L-Shaped Raised Garden Beds offer a unique design for efficient space utilization.
As February marks the start of the home farming season, it's essential to have quality soil amendments, robust seeds or starter plants adapted to cool weather, containers or beds ready, and supportive tools. Frost-sensitive plants are usually set out later, after all danger of frost has passed.
This article was written by Susannah Shmurak and features a variety of products to help you prepare for a successful home farming season. Happy gardening!
In preparation for the home farming season, consider integrating soil amendments such as bulb fertilizer, processed manure, and peat moss to improve soil fertility and structure, while ensuring your garden a nutrient-rich environment for spring bulbs and seeds. To begin sowing, consider early planting options like cold-hardy plants such as garlic, onions, leeks, or perennial vegetables (if climate allows), and don't forget durable containers and soil that maintain moisture for successful container gardening in February.
