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breakdown of vegetables and causes them to develop ofif-fla-* vors.
• Dead leaf stalks of perennial vegetables, such as1 asparagus and rhubarb, should be cut to the ground after their tops are killed by frost. *4
• When time or weather conditions prohibit plowing drcover cropping, you may wish to let your garden lie under mulch of compost, non-dis*eased plant wastes, or leaves all winter to be plowed or tilled under in the springy However, a mulch of heaVy materials, such as whole leaves, can become mattecj; and keep the soil cold and wet long enough to delay planting in the spring. If using large of heavy organic matter, chop it fine enough so it can breqk down over the winter.
• If you use manure as a soil conditioner, apply it now and till it under. Manure can be a source of weed seed. Composting before application can reduce the number of viable seeds.
• Make successive sowings of vegetable crops, such as lettuce and radishes, in th4i greenhouse. The secret to fresh food all winter is to sow small quantities frequently. .
For additional information call the Extension Office at 675-3619.
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