For plants that are a little too tender to survive the winter in your climate, you can still grow them with a little protection.
Herbs can be a important part of your winter garden, lending plenty of flavor to the dishes you make with your winter veggies.
Fruit is one thing that's hard to come by in winter, at least if you don't have space for large trees that allow you to put away long-storing fruits such as apples and pears.
One important thing to remember about winter gardening is that plants don't grow very fast when the days are short and the weather's cold.
This winter garden staple has so many varieties that it's easy to get overwhelmed when you look at a seed catalog or well-stocked nursery. Here's a summary of a few varieties I've grown, and the pros and cons of each.
Even in the coldest areas, there are usually some plants that will survive the winter and allow you to have garden-fresh produce despite the weather.
Sometimes your Brussels sprouts form loose, leafy heads instead of the tight ones you expect. Why does that happen, and how can you prevent it?
Many cold weather crops actually taste sweeter if you harvest them after a frost instead of right before one.