One of the great pleasures of gardening in our maritime climate is the opportunity to extend the growing season into the Fall and Winter. Rarely do we experience hard freezes until late December or early January on the Oregon Coast; and even then, certain crops seem to relish the drop in temperature. Plants such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, parsnips and beets of all kinds love the cool damp Fall weather. When planted in August or September these delicious producers can be used well into Winter.
Even though we are fortunate to live surrounded by evergreens, the sight of new vegetables prospering in the garden after most other plants have gone to sleep for the Winter is a real joy. None of these requires much space and may be inter-planted in flower beds or last years garden beds. A good reputable source for seeds is Territorial Seed Company Since you are in the garden planting those lovely Spring daffodils and tulips, why not try some vegetables?
Golden Beets and Broccoli - two items I've just planted in my own garden.
