Thrifty Garden Ideas In The Middle Of A Deep Freeze

We have been experiencing below zero (Fahrenheit) temperatures this week, which makes me yearn for spring, which, in turn, makes me think of gardening.

So what thrifty gardening tips can I share in the middle of winter? Work on your compost. While it's difficult to bury anything in a frozen ground, you can still be collecting the garbage in large containers with lids. I use large plastic containers that kitty litter comes in. They are ideal because the lids seal very well and the container is big enough to hold a lot of waste, plus they have a built in handle.

Some people use fancy compost bins, which eliminates the need to dig up the frozen ground. In that case, you should be maintaining your compost and turning/stirring it often.

Finally this is a good time to check local garden centers for sales. They have left over seeds, potting soil, pots and many other items they are clearing out before the new planting season.

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