If you live in a mild climate, you don't need to hang up your hoe in November. Select a site in full sun. A south-facing garden bed or a bed under deciduous trees is best for a winter garden. Provide as much sunshine as possible during the short days of winter. Prepare the soil.
Perfect drainage is necessary for growing a winter garden.
Add sand or organic compost to lighten the texture of the soil and to improve drainage. Choose plants that thrive in winter. Some plants require cooler temperatures and less light, which make them perfect for the winter garden. Pansies, calendula, stock, and nemesia are annual flowering plants that thrive in winter. Broccoli, cilantro, cabbage, peas and radish are all vegetables that grow well in winter.