So Fall has settled in here in the North which means Winter isn't too far behind. Up here trying to grow stuff outside in the dead of winter isn't really possible. Too much snow and cold weather for much to really grow.
But never fear there are other things that you can do. As fall moves on think about planting some lettuce or another quick crop. Or just get some cover crop seeds like grains. Why? Well because these guys can actually replenish lost nutrients in you soil. Also as some you can just leave there till Spring then till it all up it will start to breakdown and create a compost of sorts.
Don't like that idea but want to do something? There are always root crops. Potatoes, carrots, etc. Fall is a good time to plant these guys as by the time the soil freezes where the actuall crop is you will be able to harvest them.
What about inside? There are many great varieties of veggies, some fruits, herbs, and flowers that grow quite well in containers. Herbs are always a good choice as long as you cook with them.
The book that is listed on this page
http://www.gardeners.com/Vegetable-Gardening-in-Containers/35-793,default,pd.html
is a great book on container gardening. He goes thru different ways to grow inside or out all in containers. He even had a section on Winter.
Something else that is very important to cold weather gardeners is the planning of the next years crops. More to follow on that though.
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