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Fruits & Veggies
- 1. Veggies, Berries & Fruit Trees Presented by: Rachael Williams James Martin Associates
- 2. Cool Season Veggies Leafy Greens Arugula Endive Kale Adding these cool season vegetables to your salad not only add texture and flavor, but also a bounty of health benefits.
- 3. Cool Season Veggies Root Veggies Rutabaga Carrots Colorful and nutritious, root vegetables are easy to grow and when stored properly will provide weeks of freshness. Since they are hardy, they may be planted early in the spring, and left in the garden until fall.
- 4. Cool Season Veggies Flowers Broccoli Cauliflower Broccoli is the most commonly used vegetable from the cruciferous family of vegetables and boasts to have twice the Vitamin C of an orange and almost as much calcium as whole milk.
- 5. Perennial Veggies Asparagus Asparagus is one of the most nutritionally balanced of plant foods. Plant asparagus in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Once established, the asparagus garden will yield an abundant crop for over 20 years.
- 6. Perennial Veggies Rhubarb Rhubarb is an excellent source of fiber and calcium and requires very little tending. Rhubarb can be planted in early spring when the ground is workable or in the fall after dormancy has set in.
- 7. Perennial Veggies Jerusalem Artichoke A hardy perennial from the sunflower family, the Jerusalem Artichoke requires containment because of its tendency to become invasive in the garden. In the kitchen, this crisp, nutty vegetable is a good alternative to potatoes.
- 8. Berries Gooseberries Gooseberry plants thrive best in morning sun and partial afternoon sun. Gooseberries are a delicious summer delight, best eaten raw at the peak of ripeness in July and August.
- 9. Berries Raspberries- Spring Boyne Raspberry Canby Red Raspberry These varieties of raspberries grow successfully in colder climates and produce a delicious berry that is perfect for canning, freezing and fresh eating.
- 10. Berries Raspberries- Fall Anne Yellow Raspberry Ripens in September Fall Red Everbearing Raspberry Ripens in Mid-August
- 11. Berries Blueberries Northblue Blueberry Pink Lemonade Blueberry To enjoy fresh blueberries from your own garden, it’s ideal to plant the bushes in the fall or spring in an area where water is readily available. The first year should be a non fruit bearing year so your plants can get established. After the initial year this delicious fruit will be available for your table.
- 12. Fruit Trees Apple Trees- Scions vs. Rootstocks
- 13. Fruit Trees Apples Winesap-These apples are best used in cooking. This wine-like flavored apple is the perfect choice whether baking, preserving or cider pressing. Braeburn-Slow to brown, this tart-sweet apple is perfect for use in raw preparations, but also works well used in pies and breads.
- 14. Fruit Trees Pears- Asian Hosui Asian Pear Available in the fall, this sweet, crisp, firm pear enhances salads and works with most cheeses to make it a versatile fruit.
- 15. Fruit Trees Pears- Bartlett This is a “true pear” because of its shape and flavor. It is a versatile addition to cooking and fresh ripe eating. The most common pear in the U.S., the Bartlett pear is available to enjoy all year long.
- 16. Fruit Trees Pawpaw A native North American fruit tree, the pawpaw produces a tropical tasting fruit – a mix of banana, mango with a hint of lemon.