For some, January is a gardening wasteland. It’s a time to stare longingly out the window at the blanket of snow on the ground, sip on a bottle Prozac, and dream of a day when the ground thaws and the sun shines again. Lucky for you, we are not those “some,” or at least, I’m not. By January, I am waist-deep in garden catalogs, gardening prep, and indoor seed starting–because, let’s face it, the only way to overcome the winter blues is to get a little dirt under your nails.
When I first started gardening, I felt overwhelmed by the timing. When and how was I supposed to start certain seeds indoors? How was I supposed to transplant them outside…and when? I wanted to get the most out of my growing season, but wasn’t exactly sure where to start. Those first few years I mostly muddled my way through, by trial and error. But, flash-forward 20 years, and I’ve got a little more know-how under my belt {and muffin top, but let’s not get into that}. I know how to extend my growing season by moving it indoors. I know how to grow healthy, affordable plants from seed, and I know how to find a little Zen in the process.
Ultimately, I wish everyone could have a tiny bit of produce growing in their backyard, patio, or window sill. These month by month eBooks are designed to guide you through gardening year round. They’ll outline exactly what you should be planting, harvesting, and doing each month to keep your garden on track. They’ll also detail the “how.” I hope they’ll take the guess-work out of gardening, and help you connect with your food on a dirt to plate level.
January’s eBook covers how to order seeds {along with a HUGE list of reputable places to get them}, how to discern between types of seeds, and a detailed guide on how to start them indoors. It will also give you TONS of indoor projects that will have you garden-ready by the time the snow melts.
Now get out there and Dig For Your Dinner,
~ Mavis
Sherry Anderson says
Hi Mavis. I’ve enjoyed your onehundreddollarsamonth blog for two or three years now and am really looking forward to this new (to me) blog too. You make life fun!
T.J. says
I’m so excited to read your first e-book. I’m in Indiana and although we have had a mild winter thus far I’m getting antsy to get back into the dirt.
Cheryl says
I suppose if you do not have an e-book anything, then your words of wisdom are not for me to see?
Mavis says
You can read it on a computer if you don’t have a Kindle or an iPad. You can still read them!!
mandy says
Hi Mavis,
I’ve been a long time reader of yours and am looking forward to reading dig for your dinner along with one hundred dollars a month. I love to grow things and have a plot in one of our local community gardens. It’s a bit of a challenge to step out of your backyard and grow things. It’s working quite nicely though.
Was this site your secret goal for last year? I’ve been wondering what that could be all year 🙂
Take Care and Congrats to you,
Mandy
Denise Menzel says
Hi Mavis,
I feel like a stalker, following you from blog to blog. Ok, all signed up, purchased the January ebook (I too love the excitement of choosing and ordering my seeds) and started reading the book. My tiny lemon trees that I started from seed died this year when I brought them into the house, they were only about two years old, so I used the link on the book and just ordered a big Meyers Lemon tree!
Thank you!
Denise
Mavis says
Stalkers are my favorite!! 😉
Margaret says
Hi Mavis,
I have been reading one hundred dollars a month and looking forward to dig for your dinner. Have had a backyard garden for several years and now have a new greenhouse (built by #1 son and me). Harvested mustard greens yesterday and carrots last week. Decatur, Ga. was way too warm in Dec. but it’s back to normal now, not before bulbs started coming up.
Thanks for all the great info.
Margaret
Mavis says
That can be tricky when bulbs pop up early! It’s hard because I welcome the warmth, but sometimes it’s not so great for the garden!