If you’re looking to perk up your dinner plate and mood, check out this FREE Kitchen Garden Planner from Gardener’s Supply Company. Choose from 8 different types of veggie gardens and learn how to organize plants in a 3 foot x 6 foot raised bed area. With twelve inches of snow heading toward New York City, it’s never too soon to plan for spring.

Nothing quite beats growing your own, right? I’ve got a handful of organic herbs and arugula growing in windowsill pots right now, and having the ability to pick a handful of sweet fresh greens for my daily salad just can’t be beat. It not only tastes amazing but also the greenery looks great, too.