Veggies, Berries &Fruit Trees

Presented by:

Rachael WilliamsJames Martin Associates

Cool Season Veggies

Leafy Greens

Arugula

EndiveKale

Adding these cool season vegetables to your salad not only add texture and flavor, but also a bounty of health benefits.

Cool Season Veggies

Root Veggies

Rutabaga

Carrots

Colorful and nutritious, root vegetables are easy to grow and when stored properly willprovide weeks of freshness. Since they are hardy, they may be planted early in the spring, and left in the garden until fall.

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.

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.

Perennial Veggies

RhubarbRhubarb 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.

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.

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.

Berries

Raspberries- Spring

Boyne Raspberry

Canby Red Raspberry

These varieties of raspberries grow successfully in colder climatesand produce a delicious berry that is perfect for canning, freezing and fresh eating.

Berries

Raspberries- Fall

Anne Yellow Raspberry Ripens in September

Fall Red Everbearing Raspberry Ripens in

Mid-August

Berries

Blueberries

Northblue Blueberry

Pink Lemonade BlueberryTo 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.

Fruit Trees

Apple Trees- Scions vs. Rootstocks

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.

Fruit Trees

Pears- Asian

Hosui Asian PearAvailable in the fall, this sweet,

crisp, firm pear enhances salads and works with most cheeses to make it a versatile fruit.

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.

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.