The nights are long and cold. You may think that the garden is done for the year. Out of sight, out of mind. But in fact it’s the perfect time to curl up in front of the fire or the space heater with a cup of something hot and think back over the past year in the garden and evaluate. How did it go? What worked, what didn’t? Did you have a list of goals? How did you do? Take some notes.

Winter’s also the perfect time to dream a little about next year’s garden and landscape. Whether you want to fix a problem or try something new, now is the time to take note and take action.  

What about that spot in your yard where water accumulates or that stubborn bare patch in what is supposed to be your lush front lawn?  Maybe it’s time to do a little water management by building a swale and berm to direct water away from wet spots and direct it toward dry spots.  

Or try something new. Do you want to add a berry patch to your yard or plant a fruit tree and build a food forest? How about a kitchen garden for salad greens and herbs? Are you tired of mowing your lawn?  How about transforming it into a wildflower meadow? The bees and butterflies will thank you. 

You can also plant a backyard orchard that produces baskets of home grown organic fruits and berries to feed the whole family. Or keep the conventional landscape look while incorporating the same useful and productive fruits, nuts, berries, and native flowers. 

Dream a little : ) But don’t wait until Sumer to plan your project and make your plant lists!

Winter is a great time to arrange a consultation with Richard Mitchell from Bear Creek Organics. Richie can help you troubleshoot how to fix your problem areas or plan your new projects. He can also help you find the perfect plants for your berry patch or food forest or kitchen garden. But you must start planning with him asap.  

Each year Bear Creek Organics creates custom edible landscapes for a select number of clients who enjoy bountiful organic harvests of their favorite fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, and herbs. They succeed because they start planning with Richie early in the year and understand that edible landscaping is a fruitful journey. If the right steps are taken to plan and install your dream gardens, you too will enjoy bountiful organic harvests from your own home.

To learn more about working with Bear Creek Organics please visit their website BearCreekOrganics.com You can also find interesting content, pictures of past project, and new updates on their Facebook page.