Produced by
Patti Moreno
Contributor to:
Four Season Gardening
Believe it or not, it is winter, and you will find me in my garden - still! And I am going to show you how your garden can still thrive in the winter. Raised Bed gardening makes it all possible, by extending the possibilities for your growing season.
The keys to winter gardening are having the proper seeds and the proper environment. By creating a micro-climate you can create a warmer environment than what is actually outside. The goal is to raise the temperature in your micro-climate to somewhere between 35 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
You will see that I have re-purposed plastic skylights covers to make mini green houses or you can use a plastic cover as you will also see here. These hoop houses are sometimes called “High Tunnels.”
In the winter there are a large variety of plants that can grow in colder climates such as:
- Lettuces
- Swiss Chard
- Herbs like parsley and oregano
- Carrots
- Kale
- Radishes
It may be cold outside but never too cold for these plants. Now, you just need a warmer sweater. Get out there and get growing!
