you’re free to keep your garden growing all year long.

to grow a winter vegetable garden.

But that doesn’t mean that you won’t have a good harvest.

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you’ve got the option to use straw or leaves to mulch your winter crops.

Jabbour recommends placing a 10- to 12-inch-deep layer before the ground freezes.

“I rarely water in winter, nor do weeds grow or pests damage my crops.”

Brussels Sprouts

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Consider adding a few of these to your garden.

Plant them in full sun and well-drained soil.

Carrots

Carrots are a sweet and easy-to-grow option for winter gardens.

Cabbage Winter Garden

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Kale

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Add this superfood to your winter garden!

you might sow the seeds directly into the garden about two months before the first frost.

You’ll need a cold frame or other protection to make it work in a cooler growing zone.

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You should plan to sow the seeds about seven weeks before the first frost.

it’s possible for you to sow the seeds throughout the summer and into early fall.

Onions, Garlic, and Other Alliums

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Be ready with some aromatics for your cooking.

Kale for Winter Garden

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you could sow the plants at least a month before the first frost.

Lettuce Plants

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Spinach Winter Garden

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Turnips & Greens

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Swiss chard with purple and yellow stems in a garden

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Raw beets at a farmers market

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Onions for Winter Garden

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Radishes

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