Grow fresh, local vegetables all winter long - and build a thriving, profitable farm that never sleeps

Discover how small-scale farmers are transforming the "off-season" into their most productive and profitable time of year. The Winter Market Gardener shows you exactly how to grow abundant, high-quality vegetables year-round in northern climates - even through the darkest months.

Inside, you'll learn practical systems and proven methods for cold-season success:

• How to plan and plant for continuous harvests using crop calendars, cold-hardy varieties, and precise scheduling.
• Best shelters and tools for northern growers - from row covers and caterpillar tunnels to efficient, low-cost greenhouses.
• Smart strategies for profitability - extend your CSA season, supply local markets, and keep your income steady all year.
• Detailed winter crop profiles for dozens of vegetables, with cultivation and storage tips tailored to cold climates.
• Efficient workflows and soil health practices that save time, conserve resources, and boost quality.

Drawing on decades of on-farm research, experimentation, and innovation, this beautifully illustrated handbook distills the techniques developed at Quebec's renowned Ferme des Quatre-Temps and Les Jardins de la Grelinette.

Written by Jean-Martin Fortier, bestselling author of The Market Gardener (300,000+ copies sold), and Catherine Sylvestre, director of vegetable production at Ferme des Quatre-Temps, this book offers both inspiration and actionable guidance for farmers, homesteaders, and serious gardeners committed to growing through every season.

If you've ever wondered how to grow vegetables year-round, keep your markets supplied in winter, or design a resilient, climate-smart farm - this is your field-tested roadmap.

Start building your year-round harvest today - and turn winter into your most rewarding season yet.