Winter-Ready Gardens: How to Protect, Prepare, and Strengthen Your Soil

As the cold season approaches, your garden needs a different kind of care. Winter is not downtime—it’s a crucial period for protecting soil, supporting microbial life, and setting the stage for next year’s harvest.

Join Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers/CBO for a special Knowledge Forum led by Uriah Israel, who will guide growers through the essential steps of preparing garden beds for winter.

This session will cover:

• How winter shifts soil behavior and moisture levels
• Practical ways to prevent compaction and root damage
• Mulching strategies that protect and insulate soil
• Cool-season crops that still thrive in winter
• Tools and techniques to help your garden rest and recover
• What NOT to do during winter prep (common mistakes to avoid)

Whether you’re growing in raised beds, backyard plots, or small farms, you’ll learn simple, effective methods to give your garden the strongest start when spring returns.

Free Virtual Event
Registration required.