Cold Weather-Can the plants survive??

        I believe today was my last day of composting with the 4th grade and in the senior commons. I would like to continue, but the bin that I dump it in might overload soon- it's getting pretty full. I am debating whether to continue for a little longer after Christmas. Hmmm... also, it has been so bitterly cold outside, I'm not sure whether my plants will survive... I have been putting on the tarps at nightime so as to keep them warm... or warmer, but there's only so much I can do. I have a bad feeling that they're going to die- they are a little wilty. Maybe I should just let them die and then replant once it gets a little warmer, because I honesty don't see much hope. Hmmm... at least there will be the planting of the potatoes in February. And at least I got to harvest raddishes with the 4th graders last Friday. They were really excited about the whole ordeal and I think they are going to donate them to the Soup Kitchen. Though it's not much produce, it's the experience of growing and harvesting that's really important.
Anyways, now that my research paper is done, next semester I'll have more time to read more about organic food and buying seasonably. I really want to read the Omnivore's Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. He is supposedly the food guru. The good thing about this project is that there are always things I can add to it if something unfortunate, such as the dying of my plants, happens. I can always plant more, continue to compost, read a book about it, etc. Well, that's all for now! Peace out until after Christmas Break! WOOOO!!!