Cole Crops are a group of veggies that belong to the mustard family – Brassicaceae. The varieties included in this family are Broccoli, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Kale and Collards, and Kohlrabi.

What would our culinary creations be without the pretty pepper?

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie.”
Jim Davis, ‘Garfield’

Yes…there’s nothing like a little bit of Huck Finn and some watermelon to get you thinking about summer…and all the new adventures you’ll have!

    Here’s a great article on growing tomatoes! Know what you grow Ladies and Gents! Click on document to read entire article.

Two newer (to our commercial nurseries) citrus varieties sure to make you pucker up and kiss your nursery owner!

A beautiful and ancient monocot, the leek is, as far as I’m concerned, a necessity in any serious cool season culinary garden.

“Remind me to tell you about the time I looked into the heart of an artichoke.”
Bette Davis as Margo Channing in ‘All About Eve’ (1950)

Ahhh, strawberries. There’s probably no other fruit that stirs little girl memories like strawberries!

Source: LA County Master Gardener Program Click on image to download PDF