Chard, a winter-hardy plant, is ready to harvest. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Winter chills and inclement weather need not spell the end of gardening endeavors here in the Anza Valley. There are many vegetables that grow well this time of year and provide fresh and nutritious food with minimal effort.Whether using an established garden area, soft or hard pots, raised beds or straw bale structures, planting in the winter can be very rewarding. Many vegetable varieties don’t need to be planted in a greenhouse to thrive.Grangetto’s Farm and Garden Supply suggests artichokes, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, chives, cilantro, collards, dill, fava beans, garlic, kale, lettuce, onions, parsley, parsnips, peas, radishes, spinach and Swiss chard for the cold planting season. That’s a lot of options.First, determine your Har
