We had our first frost last week and today some areas north of GTA have light flurries. It is that time of the year again – winter. The only plants that’s left in the garden are mostly in the Brassica family – cabbage, kale, spinach. This year, I have enlisted help from Tiffany and Odelia in closing the garden: remove leftover plants and weeds, add some compost and cover the square with straw.

Kale could survive under harsh winter weather. Let’s see how well they do this winter.
Covering the square with straw.
We did get some raspberries this year, hopefully more next year. But based on the spreading growth of the plants, I would have to install stakes.
I tried to plant some oats as cover. Apparently I sow too late. Look how tiny the oats are.