Winter is an exciting season for farmers. While the soil sleeps, we surround ourselves with seed catalogs and planting calendars. Now is the time when we think about what worked last year and what didn’t. We think about what we want to grow in spring, summer, and fall. How much lettuce mix do we need this year? Which varieties of carrots will we plant this year, since there are multiple varieties of red, yellow, purple, white, and, of course, orange? Are there any that are pest resistant? When do we need our radish seeds to be in the ground in order for them to be ready for harvest by May? How early can we plant arugula so that we can get multiple harvests and still use the same beds for tomatoes in the summer? The list of considerations goes on and on, but it gets our mouths watering in anticipation of future harvests. Farmers and home gardeners alike can order seed catalogs free of charge from seed companies across the company. KCC Urban Farm uses Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Fedco, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, and Burpee. Order now – spring will be here before you know it!