March is Ugly.

March may be messy in the garden, but there’s still plenty to do. From seed starting to pruning, master gardener Jennifer Deeks has some practical tips to help you get ready for spring.

Mar 26, 2026

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March is an ugly month in the garden. Despite ushering in the official first day of spring, it is more like a no-man’s land between seasons. Too warm to be winter and too cold to be pleasant. Painted in shades of mud and road salt. Dirty snow melting to review broken limbs and torn up sod. To distract you from the wreckage of wint…

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A guest post by

Jennifer Deeks

Jennifer is the owner and operator of "Jenny's Farm", a small gardening company based in Owen Sound. She earned a diploma in horticulture from the University of Guelph and is a Master Gardener with the Grey County Master Gardeners.