winter · 13 weeks
Winter 2026
Thirteen weeks of soil, observation, quiet infrastructure, and planning — from first frost to spring prep.
Winter is when edible landscapes prove whether the design was honest. Not by planting more — by covering soil, curing compost, pruning with a plan, and fixing what broke in the wet. From Southland frost to Northland mild spells, June through August is survey season: garlic in the ground, green manure on empty beds, family projects at the bench, and a clear list for spring before the seed catalogues arrive.
These thirteen weeks move from quiet soil work through midwinter observation to August planning. Use your local frost dates and regional council planting guides; the narrative here is nationwide, not tied to one district.
- Winter Soil, Quiet Work
- Observe and Interact in Midwinter
- Garlic and Green Manure
- Willow and Fodder Planning
- Frost-Tender Plants Nationwide
- Family Bird Feeder Winter Build
- Winter Compost Slow Cook
- Seed Catalog and Rotation Plan
- Wet Season Infrastructure Repairs
- Winter Warming Recipes
- Frost Protection Nationwide
- Community Harvest Sharing
- Spring Prep from the Window