Gardening Tips From the Experts
Garden experts have provided some tips on what kinds of plants will grow well in cold weather. Recommended varieties include beets, cabbage, celery, endive, kale, lettuce, turnips and Swiss chard. Cold weather plants are great for year round gardening in climates with cold winters.
Many people think it's only possible to garden during the spring and summer, and this is a misconception. Vegetable gardening is a year round occupation that can produce edible produce in each season, with the addition of structures like hoop houses. In high desert climates, a variety of cold weather crops can grow during the winter months including many native plant species. There are organizations in New Mexico which promote the use of native seeds in local gardens, and even give these seeds away at garden fairs and similar events.