Today it was 25 degrees in Chicago. We expect to have a severe winter storm with 6" to 8" inches of snow by midnight. Yesterday it was 50 degrees and you wouldn't have known it was Jan 11th. Either way, our winter garden is still showing signs of life. Here's proof that you CAN grow a winter garden in Chicago. Growing anything makes me happy no matter what season it is.
Under the low tunnels the greens are doing well. I have to admit I'm a little nervous about the unusual amount of heavy snow we are going to get tonight, hoping the weight of the wet snow won't bring down the low tunnels.
Fancy red lettuce and spinach
Mache
Mustard Greens
Lactino Kale
Not everything faired as well... but that's ok. After-all, I have to remind myself that it's a winter garden trial.
The beginnings of a winter garden.
A different time. Another season.
October 23, 2011
Not everything faired as well... but that's ok. After-all, I have to remind myself that it's a winter garden trial.
The beginnings of a winter garden.
A different time. Another season.
October 23, 2011
