Book 29, Question 23 · Video
What can gardeners do in winter to get ready for spring?
Winter is planning time. Gardeners look through seed catalogs, sketch garden plans, order seeds, clean tools, and start some seeds indoors. They also check which crops did well last year and which ones struggled. Windowsill herbs and sprouts keep gardening alive in cold months. Planning ahead makes spring planting easier and more fun.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. What can gardeners do in winter to get ready for spring?
The Big Idea
Gardens rest in winter! But gardeners stay busy. What do they do to get ready for spring?
Planning Time
Step one: Planning Time. Winter is planning time. While the ground is frozen, gardeners look through seed catalogs, sketch garden plans, and order the seeds they want.
Getting Ready
Step two: Getting Ready. They clean tools and start some seeds indoors. They also think about which crops did well last year and which ones struggled.
Indoor Green
Step three: Indoor Green. Windowsill herbs and crunchy sprouts keep gardening alive during the cold, dark months. Planning ahead makes spring planting easier and much more fun.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Pick seeds. Sketch beds. Clean them. Grow herbs.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Seed companies send out their catalogs in winter. Sketch a garden plan. Clean your tools. Grow herbs inside.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Draw next spring's garden on paper. Mark where each plant will go. Think about sun and shade. List the seeds you'll need. What will you grow first?
Outro
Winter is planning time for gardeners. They browse catalogs, sketch plans, order seeds, clean tools, start some seeds indoors, and grow windowsill herbs, so spring planting is easier and more fun. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!