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5 Best Vegetables to Grow in a Winter Garden in the Washington DC Area

The climate of Washington DC sits in USDA plant hardiness zone 7a. This means that the area experiences mild to moderate winters with temperatures that can occasionally dip down, but typically do not experience the extreme freezes seen in more northern zones. Despite the cold, there are numerous vegetables that not only tolerate, but thrive in these conditions. This post explores five of the best vegetables to consider for a winter garden in Washington, DC.

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