hard work time

As long as it is not freezing or snowing (or raining), this is the perfect time to garden.

No bugs.

No sweat.

Cool temps.

The downside is that the ground is quite soft, but that can also be a good thing. It is much easier to weed, transplant, work in organic amendments.

I'd much rather spend this time doing the hard work (making new beds, transplanting, planting) and use the spring and summer for routine maintenance and general pleasure at watching plants grow.