Extending the season for cold hardy crops using cold frames and hoop houses probably seems like a lot of work, but it might be less than you think. While it’s true that the initial construction of cold frames and hoop houses requires some work, their ongoing use requires relatively little effort.
Under Cover Fall/Winter Crops:
Beets
Carrots
Chives
Claytonia
Collard Greens
Dandelion
Egyptian Walking Onions
French Sorrel
Giant Red Mustard Greens
Kale
Lettuce
Mache
Parsley
Red Veined Sorrel
Rutabaga
Salad Burnet
Spinach
OYR is all about growing a lot of food on a little land using sustainable organic methods, while keeping costs and labor at a minimum. Emphasis is placed on improving soil quality with compost, mulch, and compost tea. No store-bought fertilizers, soil amendments, pesticides, compost activators, etc. are used.
Featured Playlist:
Fall/Winter Garden Playlist:
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