Learn helpful information on planting fruits and vegetables and what is right for your garden.

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.