Episode 159 - Cool Season Gardening

Episode 159 - Cool Season Gardening

From Ditch The Store by CJ Steedman

April 13, 2026 · 37 min · Season 4 · Episode 159

About this episode

CJ Steedman discusses how to successfully garden during the winter months, covering crops that thrive in cold weather and practical tips for maintaining a winter garden.

Cool Season Gardening: What to Grow This Winter (and How to Actually Keep It Alive) Think winter means shutting the garden down and waiting for spring? Think again. In this episode, CJ breaks down everything you need to know about cool season gardening — what actually changes in your garden over winter, which crops thrive in the cold, and how to set yourself up for success without overcomplicating it. Whether you've got a backyard veggie patch or a full homestead, there's no reason your garden has to go dormant. From garlic and potatoes you can basically ignore, to brassicas worth the extra effort — CJ covers the lot, including the beginner mistakes she's made herself (and would very much like you to avoid). In this episode: Why winter gardening is slower — and why that's completely fine The best leafy greens, root vegetables, and brassicas for cool weather Herbs that actually prefer the cold Soil prep and mulching: why it matters more in winter than any other season Frost protection without spending a fortune The most common beginner mistakes (and how to dodge them) Why garlic is the ultimate set-and-forget crop No fluff, no Pinterest-perfect gardens. Just practical advice for…

People in this episode

Host: CJ Steedman

Topics covered

  • cool season gardening
  • winter crops
  • gardening tips
  • vegetable gardening
  • beginner mistakes

Keywords

  • cool season gardening
  • winter gardening
  • leafy greens
  • root vegetables
  • brassicas
  • soil prep
  • frost protection

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