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I live in Oregon, and this time of year we seldom get more then 3 or 4 days
at a time without rain (if that much). As a result my backyard is quite wet
(mud), and the soil can't be easily worked with. Is there any way to
actually work with the soil to get cold weather crops planted? I'm tempted
to just dig a very shallow trench, plant my seeds, and cover it with mulch
or something that doesn't turn to mud when it rains. Any ideas?



Wet soil should not be worked. You can lay 2x12s and walk on these
instead of walking on the wet ground. Your best bet is waiting for
several days of dry weather, perhaps cover the area with a large tarp
during the rainy days.