Winter Gardening: What You Can Still Grow

Winter does not have to mean an empty garden, and a surprising range of crops shrug off the cold. With simple protection, the growing season can stretch through the coldest months.

Hardy greens and root vegetables are the stars of the winter garden, growing slowly but steadily. A cold frame or row cover extends what is possible even further.

• Kale, spinach, and mache thrive in cold weather
• Carrots and parsnips sweeten after frost
• Row covers add several degrees of protection
• Cold frames turn a winter patch into a mini greenhouse