Check structures after storms
QuickA quick walk to spot damage before it worsens.
Winter in the garden
Winter is when the garden rests — and so do you. But a few gentle acts keep you connected to the space and set up the first signs of spring.
The task library
Small acts, in order
6 tasks — work through them whenever you have ten minutes.
Plan the year on paper
WeekendTen minutes with a notebook beats ten hours in March.
Protect vulnerable pots from frost
QuickBubble wrap or move to shelter — terracotta cracks.
Prune deciduous trees and shrubs
This monthLeafless branches show the structure clearly.
Feed the birds
QuickThey remember the gardens that feed them and return all year.
Force some bulbs indoors
WeekendPaperwhites and hyacinths bring spring to the kitchen early.
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Get the printable winter guide
All 6 tasks as a PDF — plus a winter letter from Alex each Sunday.