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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County

Vegetable gardening

Learn how to select and grow vegetables, including herbs and tomatoes. Learn seed starting, pest management, and how to plan your seasonal garden.

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Plant Perennial Vegetables in Winter

Discover tips for winter planting of perennial vegetables, including advice on selecting, maintaining and harvesting perennial crops for a year-round garden.
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Squirrel-Resistant Beans

By trial and error, a master gardener discovered that his local squirrels loved string bean shoots, but didn't prefer Asian Long Beans.
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Purple Sprouting Broccoli

Purple Sprouting Broccoli rewards gardeners with beauty (think edible ornamentals), delicate flavor (florets, stalks, and leaves), and, compared to single crown broccoli, more manageable harvest quantities over a longer period - great for smaller households.
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