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Growing salad greens, leeks, carrots, and beets through a Wisconsin winter? Yes, it is possible. And, no, this isn't new. We are talking about season extension. Eliot Coleman, in his most recent book, "The Winter Harvest Handbook", provides an excellent review of season extension's history. French market gardeners, particularly in urban settings, have been blending seasons to extend the harvest for at least a century.
Why did I choose to embark on a winter gardening adventure? First, I have a passion for growing delicious vegetables and am committed to eating food that is produced locally. Need help going local? Check out this website to find your "Buy Fresh Buy Local" chapter. Second, I have always been fascinated with the art and science of season extension.
Supplies:
| Agribon 19 row cover, 10 ft. wide, available at Johnny's Selected Seeds |
| Electrical conduit, 10 ft. length, 1/2 in. diameter |
| QuickHoops bender, available at Johnny's Selected Seeds |
| Tufflite greenhouse plastic, 10 ft. wide, available at Johnny's Selected Seeds |
| Sand |
| Sand bags or small feed bags available in feed and farm stores |
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Sources of information:
"Season Extension with Low Tunnels" article, written by Jean English at MOFGA, from Eliot Coleman's workshop.
Four Season Farm's website, owned and operated by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman, has lots of information on their publications, resources, and suppliers
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