It's cold outside now, but there's still plenty to be done to prepare for the year ahead on the edible plot.
Start planning: The seed companies will be sending out their 2010 catalogues now, and these are a great place to start looking at what you want to grow next year.
Prepare soil: Although you need to stay off your plot if it is soggy wet, when it dries out, get out and start digging it over, spreading organic matter and incorporating green manure. The more you can do now, the better off you'll be in spring.
Clear away old crops: It's a good time to pick over the plot and remove any old, decaying crops. Throw the debris on the compost heap, or if it is diseased, burn it or dispose in some other way.
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