The Winter Garden: Now’s the Time to Start Planning

Harvesting fresh vegetables in your backyard in February is horticulturally, culinarily, and nutritionally delightful

Summer isn't the only time of the year for a harvest; vegetables can thrive in winter, too. Ivana Lalicki/Shutterstock

Ah, summer. Overnight dew on lush green grass, high-climbing roses and sunflowers, afternoon picnics in the warm sun, evenings when light lingers late in the sky. Summer is the home gardener’s Eden.

It’s also the time to think about winter.