I transplanted my leeks today! The first of the Winter Garden is in. I've been growing leeks in pots from seed all summer. They are still skinny, but about a foot tall. They will be happy to be in the garden now, and I expect they will grow thicker pretty quickly.

When I lived in France, I loved that nearly everyone had leeks growing in their gardens in the winter--big, fat leeks. Plus, I love leek soup. I'll post some photos after they fatten up just a little bit.

I did not start my collard and kale seeds in time, so I'll have to buy the plants this year. I am getting a greenhouse this fall, so by next year, I hope to start all my plants from seed.