Did you know that winter is a perfect time to begin planning your garden? A healthy, thriving garden begins with a good plan of action. While the ground may be resting, your preparations right now can set the stage for a productive and thriving garden this spring. Being able to achieve an abundant harvest needs well-thought-out plan. Two tools stand out as must-have essentials for every gardener who wants to be able to enjoy fresh-picked produce from early in the growing season until its end: seed catalogs and garden journals.