Plan a Vegetable Garden for the New Year

Use a garden layout planner, with your family’s food preferences, to choose what to plant.

By Marissa Ames
Published on December 18, 2023
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Winter and spring are exciting for gardeners: We receive seed catalogs, look at beautiful photos, and imagine that bounty filling our kitchens. But with all the choices available, how can we plan a vegetable garden that ensures enough bounty for our needs? When planning gardens, take several things into account: Climates, your family’s needs, preferences, and space.

  • Consider your goals: Do you want a productive hobby, a healthier diet, and a family project? Or do you aim for self-sufficiency?
  • Record your family’s preferences, so you don’t waste time and space on food they won’t eat.
  • Measure your gardening space, including in-ground areas plus opportunities for container gardens.
  • Compare costs at the store. Is this crop cheaper to purchase vs. the time it takes to grow?
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