Get Off the Couch: The Brutal Truth About Late Winter Garden Tasks

A late winter garden with crocuses and pruning shears in 2026.

I was looking out my window this morning at a patch of frozen mud and some shriveled hosta leaves, and I realized my neighbor has already started sharpening his mower blades. It’s mid-January 2026, and while most people think gardening is a “May through September” hobby, they’re the ones who end up spending June crying … Read more