LOL I live in Northwest Georgia so I'm on the right side of the planet. I NEVER wait until spring to start getting ready to plant. WHY That seemes like a waste of time. Unless you live in the frozen tundera. I usually start right after the first of the year.
I have 2 neighbors that want to start there first gardens this year so I'm going to help them and till up there ground for them. I don't use a tiller in my gardens anymore just push plows.
Like I always say... Grow what you eat........