Winter feels like a Cinderella season in the veggie garden, but it really isn’t. Did you know that there are almost as many winter veggies as there are summer ones? Admittedly, we can’t grow our summer favourites like tomatoes, sweet peppers, and all the different squashes, but on the upside, think of all the different types of lettuce and cabbage, purple broccoli and cauliflower, as well as all those tangy Asian greens and mustards.
It may seem that winter is harder on the crops, with icy nights, frost and short days, but there is also an absence of pests, cruel summer heat and the need for constant watering to prevent heat stress.
Winter gardening has its own challenges, and by learning how to manage them, the winter veggie garden can…
