By Jennifer Poindexter Are you considering growing a winter garden? If so, be mindful of the different processes involved when gardening this time of year. The first time I experienced growing a garden in winter was the year my husband and I built our first cold frame … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Don’t Stop Gardening Just Because It’s Cold
By Jennifer Poindexter Each year as fall comes to a close and winter is right around the corner, do you know what I do? I plant a garden! You might be thinking I’m crazy, but I have a quick tip for you. Don’t stop gardening because the temperatures drop. Instead, … [Read more...]
Plants that Grow in Winter in Many Garden Zones
by Jennifer Poindexter Do you want your home to stay vibrant with color all winter long? Are you searching for plants that prosper during the winter? Understanding which plants thrive in which seasons is vital to keeping your home welcoming and colorful throughout the … [Read more...]
What can you grow in a winter garden?
QUESTION: What can you grow in a winter garden? Can you still grow some things, or do you have to wait for spring again? Lisette F ANSWER: You might think that you can’t grow much in the dead of winter. I’ll argue that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Some vegetables … [Read more...]
Can Swiss chard survive winter?
Question: What can I do with my Swiss chard over the winter? Can Swiss chard survive winter? Will I still be able to grow it all winter long? -Fran S. Answer: As Swiss chard is a biennial plant that typically grows for two years and then produces seed, it is certainly … [Read more...]