Today is the day my friends!  All of the planning and preparation is done, and the time has finally arrived to plant our seeds in the ground.  However, before you toss everything aside and sprint out to your garden, there are a couple of things you'll want to consider.  In today's episode, I detail why frost dates and garden zones are important and how to find them.  I discuss several different ways to prep your soil, including a rototiller and a good old-fashioned shovel.  Finally, I explain how to determine how much you should plant per family member.  These crucial steps can make all the difference when it comes to your final results.  Whatever you do, don't throw away your valuable prep time by skipping these important details!A BIG shout-out to our podcast sponsor this month— True Leaf Market! http://theprairiehomestead.com/seedsThey are one of my most-favorite seed companies specializing in organic, heirloom seeds with hundreds of varieties to pick from! Use code SPRING2021 for $10 your first order of $50 or more.How much to plant per person in your garden: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2018/03/how-much-to-plant-per-person-garden.htmlFind your frost dates with this useful tool: garden.org frost date calculatorHow I Grow HUNDREDS of Pounds of Vegetables for Less Than $40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRy0kc5vhQcDesign your dream homestead with my FREE handbook— grab it here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/layoutHead to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources.Get more in-depth homestead info, printable recipes, and tutorials and more on my blog at www.theprairiehomestead.comGet Old-Fashioned on Purpose hats & shirts at www.homesteadswag.comFollow Jill on YouTube: http://youtube.com/theprairiehomesteadFollow Jill on Instagram: http://instagram.com/theprairiehomestead