A curious season

As November winds down, the temperatures remain within the range most hardy fall crops can tolerate.   Temperatures remain above freezing for most of the 24 hour cycle, dipping into the upper 20s briefly before dawn.  As long as the top six inches of soil remains unfrozen plants can take up moisture and nutrients and continue to grow, albeit slowly.  Spinach, kale, collards and the various root crops remain in good condition.  Even broccoli is in reasonably good shape.  The florets are in good condition, but the stalks are becoming a little woody due to the freeze-thaw cycle.  The 10 day forecast is still calling for warm temps and occasional rain, so the garden continues to at least supply some portion of our daily food consumption.