January is when many people want to start a kitchen garden. Yet, it's also when many get stuck before they ever plant a thing. Seed catalogs arrive in the mail. Instagram feeds fill with thriving garden photos. Online advice ranges from "start everything now" to "wait until spring." Suddenly, what should feel exciting becomes confusing. If that sounds familiar, here's the good news: January isn't planting season. It's clarity season. And clarity is exactly what makes a garde