Nice article, Dave! And a perfect topic to encourage as much year-round gardening as possible.
The year before last I had to fore-go my fall/winter garden, the first time in nearly 20 years (or more). It nearly brought me to my knees wondering "why? why?" all winter. Where are my cabbages? And my beloved collard greens? Or kale for my Tater Soup! No turnip greens for Thanksgiving or Christmas? What in the world have I done to myself, or not done for myself? Fortunately I came to my senses and that calamity only lasted one year.
Last night I finished off a pot of home-grown collard greens (with some pan-fried fish, potatoes in a basil/butter sauce, and a salad.) There are still several heads of cabbage yet to be picked - and ATP'er Greene recently shared her cabbage rolls recipe with me so there is still some winter excitement before me in my kitchen! And I still have some broccoli side-shoots coming on, or did until tonight's extreme cold snap down to single digits, rare temps for my area.
And folks, some of you might be able to set out some fall onions to grow through the winter also. (I noticed Dave sets his out in late winter/early spring.) And don't forget the garlic! It does just fine enjoying the cooler weather.
Again, great topic, Dave.
Shoe (who thinks the funnest garden is the fall/winter one; good food, no bugs, less watering...)
