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SPRING
Evergreen perennial herbs such as rosemary, bay leaf, sage, oregano, thyme, winter savory, and mint are also available to harvest. Some deciduous varieties of perennial herbs require time to regenerate as they lose their foliage in the cold months.
SUMMER
A technique I learned when I used to pick blueberries at a local farm is to cup your hand right beneath a clump of berries. Gently roll your thumb over the clump and ripe berries easily fall off.
FALL
Plant fall crops started in summer at least 6–10 weeks before your area’s average first fall frost date. This will give them enough time to adjust and mature before you harvest or try to overwinter them. Your transplants can also be planted under a low tunnel, in a greenhouse or a cold frame.
WINTER
Though you won’t likely be planting new vegetables in your outdoor garden if you live in a cold climate, it’s a great time to get growing using a technique called “winter sowing.” Late-winter seedings of cold-tolerant crops under row covers, inside cold frames, and in unheated greenhouses will also jump-start the season.