It’s “winter farming” season – the bugs and diseases are far away. The catalogs tempt us with page after page of incredible descriptions. Anything is possible for next year – melons, cukes, peppers, and of course … tomatoes! Once the seed orders are mailed, frustration sets in. It’s four whole months until the last frost.
This could be the season that winter only lasts a month, or disappears altogether. A range of options exists for the enthusiastic gardener who wants to stretch the season. In our region, year round salad and stir-fry greens are easily accomplished. With a heated greenhouse, even tomatoes. Let’s look at our options from least costly to most expensive.

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