October 26, 2012: Spinach, lettuce, broccoli, herbs

Most of the garden is put to sleep for the winter.  But some herbs and some broccoli continue to grow, plus lettuce and spinach in the cold frame. (Note: was still harvesting broccoli flowerettes in December!)

Spinach in cold frame...planted in August, delicious.

(Note:  harvested until Jan 1--thought it might make it through the whole winter!   But since we've had below zero weather since then, I don't think so.  But what a treat to eat fresh spinach at Christmastime!)

Cold frame....thanks to box from Erik and new window frames from Bill.

Calendula...I love adding the petals to salads for color.

Raspberries continue to grow.  I have a few every time I garden.  I so delighted with how long their season is!.

The asparagus beginning to die back for the winter.  Will cut it to the ground in March, so we'll be ready for the new shoots.