This is the time of the year we gardeners are thinking of what changes we should be making in our gardens for next year. Actually we are really thinking about this all the time - but fall is the logical season for clearing out and planning ahead.
Some of us keep all those ideas in our heads as we clean up the fall litter, and can envision where those new perennial cuttings will go and what new annuals will fill in that empty spot come June. Who knows if those well-thought-out ideas ever are truly put into motion. Many gardeners carefully write everything in their journals so that during those restless winter days they can read back through their notes and make decisions about spring planting. Some depend on keeping records on file cards in a box. My dad kept a little notebook in his pocket as he worked. Sticky notes will work for anything!
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