All Plants

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Deer resistant. Drought tolerant. Somewhat gopher resistant. California Native. Good for borders, rock gardens and sunny meadows. Bluish green grass-like clumps. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: blue. Height: 6-8 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Clay tolerant. Native to California coast. Good for borders, rock gardens and sunny meadows. Suits informal gardens. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 6-12". Width: 6-12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Perennial: Deer resistant. Fairly drought tolerant. Semi-evergreen/evergreen. Nice border plant. The cream-striped grayish green leaves carry spikes of flowers. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: purple-striped, straw yellow. Height: 18-30 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moist/dry. USDA z8-10.

Vine: Semi-evergreen/evergreen. Good cover for fences and arbors. It is okay to cut back severely to prevent tangling. Attracts hummingbirds. Blooms almost year around. Produces black berries in fall. Bloom color: white. Height: to 30 feet. Deer resistant. Somewhat gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Hardy Perennial that can be grown as an annual. Bright green leaves with contrasting dark maroon stems and veins add color and taste to salads. The leaves have an intense lemony flavor. Best when harvested young. Other uses include: soups, sauces & of course fish, but use sparingly because of the intense flavor. Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: moist. (Rumex spp.)

Heirloom: This is a long loved old-time favorite that was introduced by D. Landreth Seed Company in 1826. It is one of the more outstanding open-pollinated varieties available. The leaves are savoyed, long and narrow with glossy, dark green color on a vigorous, upright plant. It has excellent heirloom flavor & tender leaves. Well adapted for late spring or summer plantings, slow to bolt. (Maturity: 42 days)

This is a productive variety that is fast growing and high yielding. The semi-savoy leaves are very large, glossy, dark green and have a full, rich flavor. The extra hardy and nutritious leaves are great fresh and cooked. Does well in gardens and containers. Resists bolting and somewhat mildew resistant. Exposure: sun to part shade. Days to maturity: 40. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Butterflay')

A great choice for warmer climates as it is slow to bolt. Produces uniform and upright, dark green leaves that are slightly spade shaped in spring and summer. Thick, succulent leaves have are tasty and have a well developed flavor. Stays small, which prolongs the baby leaf harvest window. With staggered planting, you can produce spinach nearly all year. Resistant to downy mildew. Days to maturity: 30. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Seaside')

A tried and true variety for all seasons-it grows quickly so you can get 3 seasons or more! Described as a Cooks garden favorite. Heat tolerant & slow to bolt. Medium to dark green leaves are upright & smooth to slightly savoyed. The leaves have an excellent tangy, crisp flavor & are held off the ground so they stay clean. Great both cooked & raw, as baby spinach or full sized. High resistance to downy mildew. Days to maturity: 25-45. (SPINACIA oleracea 'Space')

Shrub of the rose family with bronze tipped foliage. Winter deciduous. Deer resistant. Clay tolerant. Good cut flower, border and back ground plant. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: pink. Height: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z4.

Heirloom-Bush type, that produces high yields of straight, dk green zucchini squash. Outer surface is very smooth & glossy w/creamy white flesh. Best when harvested when squash is 8” long. This is a prolific grower & will keep you well supplied all season long. Fruits are delicious when sliced & served fresh, fried, steamed or simmered. Great choice for small gardens. Freezes well. Sun to part shade. (Maturity: 60 days)

Heirloom-This Italian zucchini wins every taste test based on its unique, slightly nutty flavor & exceptional texture. Tender gray-green skin & prominent ribbing also give this Italian variety a distinctive appearance. Great picked at 6” or smaller w/the flower still attached and fried whole. Big, large-leafed bush w/only about half the yield of hybrids, but much better tasting; nutty, & delicious raw or cooked. (Maturity: 54 days)

Bright lemon yellow 6" crookneck fruits. Fast, prolific grower. Tender, warty skin with a creamy white flesh. Exposure: full sun. Needs soil that has a good drainage flow, while keeping it moist at the same time. Water: moderate. Pick at 5-6” long for a richer taste and tenderness. Mild buttery with a hint of nutty flavor. Great for grilling, baking, steaming, and stuffing. Matures in 53 days.

Summer scallop squash w/bright, dp ylw skin w/good eating quality. Good yielder of tender, rounded squash w/a scallop. Delicious as it is colorful & it’s the earliest and most productive of the yellow scallopini! Can be picked tiny, w/the blossom still attached or up to 6-8” across without losing its tender, buttery flavor. Vigorous plant. Plant in sun. All-America Selections winner in 1985. (Maturity: 52 days) (Cucurbita pepo ‘Sunburst’)

All-America Selection (AAS) winner. Also known as sweet potato or peanut squash because of its shape. Produces sweet, oblong 1.5-2 pound squash with delicious smooth, nutty flesh with hints of butter & brown sugar. The skin starts creamy white with green stripes & flecks, curing to striped light yellow. Compact, tidy plants with a semi-vining habit spreading to 4-6 ft. Days to maturity: 80. Tolerates powdery mildew. (CURCURBITA pepo 'Bush Delicata') PPAF

Fork out the squash pasta! When raw, the flesh is solid & similar to other raw squash. When cooked, the flesh falls away from the fruit in ribbons or strands like spaghetti. It makes a fun treat for the family w/kid friendly vegetable appeal. The oblong, medium-sized lt. ylw fruits have very sweet flesh. This can be baked, boiled or steamed. Fork out the “spaghetti” and top w/your favorite sauce. Plant in sun. (Maturity: 90 days)

Heirloom–sets the standard for Acorn squash & it started the rage for small individual fall squashes. This is an open pollinated & highly popular variety that bears 1.5-3 lbs fruits. Vines are 3-4’ in length. Very vigorous & prolific. Can withstand poor soil conditions & keeps very well. Flesh is a thick, pale orange w/excellent flavor. Excellent for baking. Sun. (Maturity: 92 days) (Cucurbita pepo ‘Table Queen’ aka ‘Des Moines’, ‘Danish’)

Heirloom-1970 AAS winner, years of patient refinement & selection by Bob Young of Waltham, Massachusetts. The most widely-grown butternut variety. Prized for its straight necks, rich dry ylw-orng flesh, nutty flavor & high-yielding vines. Uniform 4-5 lbs fruits have smooth, tan skin, easily peeled w/a potato peeler. If cured well & stored properly, Waltham will keep well into winter. Great flavor! Sun. (Maturity: 105 days)

Perennial: Drought & coast tolerant. Deer resistant. Good border, edging and ground cover plant. More rot resistant than many in this group. Distinct veining in leaves. Leaves longer & broader than the species. Blooms sparingly. Attracts butterflies. Height: 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z5.