Try only one or two new varieties each year and compare them with others that have been consistently dependable. The Cooperative Extension Service has publications available on recommended varieties of vegetables and fruits. A garden diary can be a valuable record of successes and failures and the causes for each. Use this information to improve your garden next year. Build or plan projects for next season.
Spring is usually a very busy time.
Accomplish as much as possible in the winter to make spring less hectic. Boxes, hangers, cold frames, and indoor lighting may all be projects that can be accomplished indoors during the winter. Improve and organize your food storage facilities. Determine storage requirements for each crop that you grow. Temperature and humidity control are important.