by Zac Swaim
This winter’s snowfall may have slowed travel and daily routines, but for gardeners and farmers it could be a welcome development as spring and the planting season approaches.
After a growing season marked by dry stretches mixed with heavy downpours, steady winter snow provides a different kind of moisture.
Unlike sudden storms that can rush across hardened ground, snow melts gradually, allowing water to soak into the soil more evenly. That’s especially…
