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Julie at Plant Sale
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2025 Fall Plant Sale

Sep 20, 2025

UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego CountyFall Plant Sale September 20, 20259 am - 3 pm at Balboa ParkHundreds of Gardener-grown Plants for Sale Plus Live Demonstrations and Educational OpportuntiesSan Diego, Calif. – The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will be…
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Central Sierra: Grow Your Own Festival (LT MG)

Jun 6, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for a free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!Edible plants chosen specifically for Tahoe's…
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Varieties of chard and kale growing in the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. Laura Kling
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Winter Vegetable Garden

September 16, 2025
It will soon be time to start planting many cool season crops.  There are several reasons to plant a winter garden. Many crops actually taste better and grow best in cooler weather. Also, a winter garden is less work: the weather is more comfortable and there is less weeding and watering to do.  Finally,…
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Broccoli photo Marty Nelson
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Broccoli

Broccoli, Brassica oleacea, is a cool season plant in the mustard family consisting of an edible flower head, stems, and leaves. There are short season and long season varieties. You can grow broccoli in the spring and again in the fall. Broccoli is delicious eaten fresh out of the garden.
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cabbage photo Jean Christofferson
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Cabbage

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var capitata, is a cool weather vegetable related to kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, and kohlrabi. Can grow year-round along the coast. Native to coastal areas of Western Europe. There are short-season, mid-season, and long-season varieties.
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Califlower photo Jean Christofferson
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Cauliflower

Cauliflower. Brassica oleacea. is a cool season crop that requires attention to timing and care. Cauliflower has an edible flower head, leaves, and upper part of the stem. There are two varieties: short-season (40-70 days) and long-season (90-200 days).
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Kale
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Kale

Kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala, comes in edible and ornamental varieties. Ornamental or flowering kale is grown for decorative leaves. Edible, or salad, kale is a super nutritious, cool-season, fast-growing relative of cabbage that is eaten raw or cooked. Within each type there are many sizes, shapes,…
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Napa Cabbage

Napa cabbage is a large oblong cabbage with delicate, crinkled, pale green to white leaves and crisp, wide white ribs. Its flavor is mild and sweet. It is also known as Peking Cabbage and celery cabbage.
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Brussels sprouts develop on the stalk where the leaves attach
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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a cool season crop, preferring temperatures under 70º F. Sprouts maturing in hot weather and/or dry conditions are more likely to develop bitterness. Transplant into the garden in July–August (possibly September). If grown from seed, start 4–5 weeks before desired transplant date.
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Belgium Endive Trial 2006

Belgian endive can be successfully grown in Santa Clara County as a cool weather green. The plants need to be started in the summer. In late fall, they are harvested, trimmed, and transplanted into damp sand where they are kept cool and dark. Six plants will yield weekly salad greens from December through…
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