Gardening: February Garden Chores

Plant early vegetable gardens such as peas, sugar snaps, onion seeds, head lettuce, carrots, etc...
Use only fresh new 2008 packaged seed. It is not wise to save seed, particularly hybrid seed, since seed will lose vigor or produce plants not true to type.
Purchase quality seed from reputable dealers or garden centers.
Purchase varieties that grow well in your regions or area.
Select varieties that have resistance to major diseases such as rust or nematodes.
Keep up with varieties that are genetically superior to older varieties. Pansies are by far the most popular winter landscape annual. Deadhead periodically to ensure more blooms. During active growth in the spring fertilize them about once a month.
Don't let unseasonably mild temperatures dictate what you do in the landscape.