Changes

Winter is unique amongst the seasons in that no outdoors [[Crops]] apart from [[Winter Seeds]] will grow, and all [[Grass]], [[Weeds]], and most tilled soil (including all fertilizer, even if the tile remains tilled) will all be removed at the start of the season. [[Bee House]]s will also not produce [[honey]] during winter. Finally, standard [[tree]]s, including those planted on the farm (except fruit trees) do not grow in winter unless [[Tree Fertilizer]] is applied.

Winter is unique amongst the seasons in that no outdoors [[Crops]] apart from [[Winter Seeds]] will grow, and all [[Grass]], [[Weeds]], and most tilled soil (including all fertilizer, even if the tile remains tilled) will all be removed at the start of the season. [[Bee House]]s will also not produce [[honey]] during winter. Finally, standard [[tree]]s, including those planted on the farm (except fruit trees) do not grow in winter unless [[Tree Fertilizer]] is applied.

Overall, with plant growth stopped Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[animal]] produce and the [[greenhouse]] as be the mainstay of their farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine [[birthday]]s, Winter is tied for most [[birthday]]s in the season with [[Summer]]. It also makes it easier to obtain [[Farm]] and [[Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.

Overall, with plant growth stopped Winter can become a challenging season for farmers, leaving only [[Animals|animal]] produce and the [[greenhouse]] as be the mainstay of their farm produce. However, the reduced intensity of farming makes it an excellent season for other activities, including [[foraging]], [[The Mines]]/[[Skull Cavern]] exploration, [[fishing]], digging at [[Artifact Spot|artifact spots]], and gift-giving - with nine [[birthday]]s, Winter is tied for most [[birthday]]s in the season with [[Summer]]. It also makes it easier to obtain [[Farm]] and [[Tool]] upgrades without impacting normal routines.

Animals require additional care during this season, as they cannot go outside due to the cold. Providing them with a [[heater]] will also make them happier. Additionally, due to the lack of grass and weeds, [[Fiber]] and [[Hay]] are more difficult to obtain outdoors. However fiber still can be found in [[The Mines]] and [[Mutant Bug Lair]], or alternatively grown with [[Fiber Seeds]]. Hay can be acquired at [[Marnie's Ranch]],  randomly gifted in the mail from [[Marnie|her]]. It can also be obtained as a byproduct of [[Wheat]] grown in the [[Greenhouse]].

Animals require additional care during this season, as they cannot go outside due to the cold. Providing them with a [[heater]] will also make them happier. Additionally, due to the lack of grass and weeds, [[Fiber]] and [[Hay]] are more difficult to obtain outdoors. However fiber still can be found in [[The Mines]] and [[Mutant Bug Lair]], or alternatively grown with [[Fiber Seeds]]. Hay can be acquired at [[Marnie's Ranch]],  randomly gifted in the mail from [[Marnie|her]]. It can also be obtained as a byproduct of [[Wheat]] grown in the [[Greenhouse]].