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The weather outside might still be frightful, but if you’re planning to grow a garden this spring, now is the best time to choose a site and prepare your soil. Determine a garden spot that’s sunny most of the day, keeping in mind that bare winter trees will block sun in summer, and where it will be convenient to pop out and harvest something fresh for a meal. Access to tool storage, water, a compost pile, and possibly electricity – for power tools – is also helpful.
Consider designating three or four distinct garden plots, which will allow you to rotate crops – a traditional method of plot management in which vegetables with like needs are grouped together. The three main groups are brassicas (cabbages, cauliflowers, and Brussels sprouts), root crops (carrots, parsnips, beets, and potatoes), and legumes (peas and beans). Make a fourth group with whatever miscellaneous tender vegetables you decide to grow, such as zucchini, sweet corn, celery, and tomatoes. Divide your garden plot into three or four areas, and rotate
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