Two tips from the Health Team to get off to a good garden start:

Pull up weeds from in and around your plot. Lesser celandine and mugwort are very invasive. Remove any trash off site! See this video link of mugwort and photo of lesser celandine.

Mulch your beds to keep out weeds, hold moisture, and keep the soil temperature stable. Recommended mulches include: straw (around seedlings), chipped leaves, or pine needles.