Winter Harvest – Leeks

When the daffodils are in full bloom, it must be springNot that it means there may not be more snow …

Several planter boxes were used in last summer’s garden. After harvesting, the greens were left in place and covered with plastic sheeting to make it through the winter as best they could. Seems they survived … although this past winter was not all that severe. About ½ the main bed was given the hoop/plastic treatment….

Last fall, I set up some experimental “greenhouses” to see if I could grow some greens over a cold Idaho winter. I had bought some portable planters last summer and rigged them up with hoops to support some heavy semi-clear plastic covers. The covers were held in place with carpenter’s clamps. I picked up 3…

Home is on the top of a hill covered with sagebrush and other assorted growth. The soil – if it could be called that – is mostly compacted sand. Some of the area was composted before I moved here but I plan to use fresh soil in the new greenhouse. First, the brush needs to…