Winter Is When You Set Up Your Garden for Spring

Most people wait for spring to “fix” their garden.
By then, it’s already too late.
Winter is when the foundation is laid. What you do now determines soil health, plant strength, pest pressure, and how much work spring will actually require.
In this video, I walk through how winter becomes the most important season for long-term garden success. From biomass, mulch, and soil prep to plant positioning and systems thinking, this is about setting conditions so spring takes care of itself.
This isn’t about busy work. It’s about leverage.
Small inputs now create big results later.
If you want a healthier, more resilient garden with less effort, winter is where it begins.

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🕒 TIMELINE / CHAPTERS
0:00 – Cold Open
Why winter matters more than most people think
0:12 – Intro
What this video is about and who it’s for
0:30 – Biomass & Mulch
Why winter is the best time to build soil
1:11 – Biochar
Why timing matters more than effort
2:17 – Future Planting Sites
Why winter is the best time to prepare soil
4:53 – Inputs Before Growth
Compost, chop-and-drop, and nutrient cycling
7:29 – Final Thoughts
Winter is preparation, not pause
7:57 – BONUS Footage
Roadrunners having fun



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