A peek into a backyard winter garden in Japan

Jan 29, 2014

A peek into a backyard winter garden in Japan

Jan 29, 2014

One of our Master Gardeners is living in Japan for the year and sent along these photos of winter gardening. She reports that despite the cold and snow, local gardeners continue to grow vegetables through the winter. Here are some photos of cabbage and daikon.

Cabbage tied up until harvest.
Cabbage tied up until harvest.
These cabbage measure 8-9 inches across.
These cabbage measure 8-9 inches across.
Daikon, a mild radish. This one measures 14-16
Daikon, a mild radish. This one measures 14-16".


By Hannah Murray
Author - Master Gardener Coordinator
By Susan Flaherty
Photographer