“I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.” ― David Hobson
Spring is finally here, and if you’re a newbie or avid gardener, you’re probably itching to get your hands in the dirt. Of course many of you know I started several of my seeds indoors early in March, but now it’s time to plant outdoors!
But wait! If you live in zones 4 and 5 like I do, where the winters are harsh & the growing season is short, you may be wondering which vegetables are hardy enough to survive the cold temperatures.
Thankfully, there are plenty of cold hardy veggies you can grow! In today’s blog post, I’m going to discuss my top 10 cold hardy vegetables to plant in zones 4 and 5 this April. From beautiful heirloom lettuces & leafy greens to root vegetables, I’ve got you covered. Not only will these vegetables survive the cold weather, but they’ll also thrive and produce delicious, nutrient-rich crops for you and your family to enjoy. So grab your gardening gloves and let’s get started!
To see more, check out my blog post at: http://fordragonfliesandme.com/?p=11409
Here are the links I mentioned:
Raised Bed Gardening Part 1 http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/02/21/gardening-101-day-9-how-to-build-raised-beds-the-benefits-of-raised-bed-gardening-part-1/
Part 2 http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/02/23/gardening-101-day-10-what-are-the-benefits-of-raised-bed-gardening-versus-standard-gardening-part-2/
Companion Planting http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/02/11/gardening-101-day-5-companion-planting-and-its-benefits-youtube-video/
Container Gardening http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/03/09/gardening-101-day-17-container-gardening-part-1-how-to-create-beautiful-container-gardens-with-herbs-how-to-grow-care-for-them-plus-bonus-recipes/
How to build a cold frame http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/02/09/gardening-101-day-6-how-to-build-a-cold-frame-in-5-easy-steps/
Italian Wedding Soup http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2022/08/25/italian-wedding-soup-with-cheese-tortellini/
Tuscan Soup http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/03/31/watch-my-youtube-video-on-how-to-make-my-delicious-tuscan-soup-with-italian-brats/
Podcast with Tim Travis & Jean on Pollinator Gardens & Natural Habitats http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2023/04/12/podcast-with-tim-travis-owner-of-goldner-walsh-garden-home-how-to-incorporate-pollinator-gardens-natural-habits-into-your-yard/
Root Storage Crop Recipes http://fordragonfliesandme.com/2012/10/07/part-1-autumns-bounty-in-the-root-cellar-and-two-yummy-storage-crop-recipes/
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Until next time friends be sure to eat fresh, shop local, & have a happy day,
Jean
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