Place the garden on high ground rather than in a depression at the base of the hill. Low spots warm up slowly in the spring. High ground allows vegetables to escape borderline freezes. Locate the garden away from low or soggy areas where water stands in puddles after rains. Use contour rows or terraces on hillside gardens.
Rows run across a slope help catch the rain.
Avoid windy locations. Do not plant your gardens in windy locations. Water supply Your garden should be close to a water supply. This eliminates having to drag a hose long distances. Also try to put the garden as near your tool storage as possible.