The cold months are all about slowing down, resting up and planning for the warmer (and longer) days ahead. After a while though, it’s easy to get tired of staying in and grow restless for sunny spring weather, especially if you’re someone who loves spending time in the garden.
Luckily, heading into February, one gardening expert has some good news: there are seeds you can start this month, regardless of the temperature. That’s right, even though in some places, the frost and gray, freezing days aren’t going anywhere for now, Nicole Burke (founder of Gardenary, a platform with 1.5 million followers on Instagram) is giving gardeners permission to get right back into their favorite pastime.
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“There’s actually a lot you can start planning in February,” Burke writes in an Instagram caption, “from what to plant to when to prep your beds so spring doesn’t sneak up on you.”
What to Plant In February By Climate
In the excitement of it all, it can be tempting to jump right back into it and get started on all of your favorites. But, Burke explains that what seeds you should start in February depends on where you live and what the climate is like.
To know the type of climate you live in for sure, you’ll need to double check when your last frost date is, Burke says, which you can conveniently do by using her frost date calculator.
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After you know your climate for sure, you can then hit the ground running in February and start with these seed recommendations from Burke:
For Cold Climates:
For Mild Climates:
For Warm Climates:
In cold and mild climates, Burke says to start these seeds indoors so they’re ready to move outside next month. For warm climates, you might even be able to move your seeds outside this month.
Other Ways to Prep Your Garden In February
If you’ve been eager to get back to gardening, Burke goes through even more things you can focus on this month. Tasks like clearing out debris, adding fresh compost and figuring out the best time to plant can all make a difference in helping your garden thrive all spring long.
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This story was originally published by Dengarden on Jan 31, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Dengarden as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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