Fall Vegetable Gardening

Now is the time to begin planning fall vegetable gardens. Think of what you would like to pick and eat from your garden through the fall and winter. There are the cole crops (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, turnips), the greens (leaf lettuce of all kinds and flavors [I have never had much luck with head lettuce, but you might! Head lettuce is a one-shot deal, whereas leaf lettuce can be picked from for a couple of months], mustard, chard, etc.), and the root crops (a large variety of carrots and radishes; beets, etc.), plus many others. Gardening as the weather cools down is much easier than in the heat, although the plants grow faster and better with the summer sun.

If you are interested--FREE CLASS!!

Cool Season Vegetables

"Enjoy lots of healthy, fresh garden vegetables in your winter meals. In this class you will learn good techniques for soil preparation, seed propagation, planting, and cultural practices for growing tasty winter vegetables."

July 25, 2009 (Saturday)
9:30 am to 12:00
Garden of the Sun (1944 N. Winery Ave, Fresno)
for more information: UCCE 456-7285