Resolve to keep a garden journal in 2024. Jot down daily weather observations. Always note correct names of new plant acquisitions. Digital photos preserve records of seasonal events.
Quarantine new gift plants until you determine they do not harbor insect pests or diseases.
Recycle your Christmas tree in the garden by creating a mini-brush pile to provide shelter for birds and other wildlife. Cut boughs provide a protective mulch for garden perennials.
Many songbirds will be attracted to your winter garden by offerings of overripe fruit. Seeds scooped from the cavities of squash and pumpkins can also be placed outdoors for consumption by wildlife.
