Winter Gardening Winter gardening in northern climates can be challenging but also rewarding, as it allows you to extend your growing season and enjoy fresh produce even when the weather is cold. With careful planning, suitable crops, and protective measures, you can enjoy a successful winter gardening season in northern climates, providing fresh produce and maintaining your connection to gardening throughout the colder months.
Author: Shazia Y. Hussain, Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton; published with permission I am an avid gardener and a lifelong learner. My garden is an ongoing experiment, as well as a source of awe and…
Read guide →
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter. With some planning and creativity, you can grow winter plants and vegetables, spruce…
By Patricia Mosher While our gardens are snoozing this month, it’s easy to forget that bark, (yes, bark!), can add colour and…
This hardy, ornamental shrub is my plant choice for January as it can be depended upon to deliver vibrant red colour to…
Growing weed outside in the winter is possible, but it’s a challenging and involved process. As an annual plant with a spring-and-summer…
Winterberry holly has pointed, dark-green foliage that is surrounded by red berries. While the berries remain, the leaves fall off in late…
Subscribe free for seasonal gardening ideas and local discovery.
GardeningCalendar.ca gets some funding from advertisers. If you click on links and advertisements at no cost to you, the site may receive a small commission that helps fund its operation.
© 2026 J&S Calendars Ltd.