CLEVELAND — Northeast Ohio woke up to its first frost Friday morning. Many gardeners took a quick walk outside to see what made it through the chill. Some plants do not mind a cold snap, while others collapse after just one frosty night.

Not everything in the garden gives up when frost shows up. In fact, some crops actually get better.

Kale, spinach and collards can handle temperatures well into the 20s; they even taste sweeter after a frost.

Broccoli, cabbage and Brussels sprouts shrug off light freezes without missing a beat.

Root crops like carrots, beets and radishes stay cozy underground and would not mind a frosty top.

Even herbs like parsley and chives keep going after a light freeze.

And for fall decorations, you are in luck — pansies, violas and ornamental cabbage were mad

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