
The first snow of the season might look magical from your kitchen window, but your raised garden beds? They’re about to face a frosty fight for survival. Beneath that peaceful white blanket, your soil, plants, and hardworking microbes are all scrambling to handle freezing temps, heavy moisture, and winter’s unpredictable mood swings.
The good news is, a little prep work before the first flakes fall can make all the difference between a thriving spring garden and one that wakes up cranky and compacted. So grab your gloves, a hot cup of cocoa, and let’s turn those raised beds into winter warriors.