Posted in Homestead Garden and Farm
I'm getting ready for the Fall & Winter growing season. How about you?
I always enjoy the Bountiful Gardens newsletter, and this month they advertised the Winter Vegetables Collection . Ten seed packets for $19.50 is a pretty good deal; especially since they sell heirloom, untreated, sustainable..."Good" seeds!
I know that we have gardeners from all over, with very different climates and growing conditions; so I'd love to hear what you grow in the Fall and Winter in your area.
In Fall, I grow pretty much the same things as in the Spring garden. Many things actually do better in the cooler days of Fall since we can often go from Winter to almost summer-like conditions quickly.
The Winter garden allows us in the "heat zone" to grow those lovely greens like spinach, lettuce, mustard, etc. that can't take our hot weather during the spring and summer. Onions, beets, turnips, kale, broccoli and cauliflower also enjoy the winter weather here in the heart of Texas. 3 herbs that do well in my winter garden are: Parsley, Cilantro, and one of my favorites, Calendula. Oh, and my favorite flower of all, which has edible flowers, too- Violas!
Oh, I am ready, ready, ready for the cooler days ahead!
Blessings,
