Learn how to grow ‘Fall and Winter Veggies’

Every season is veggie season in the greater Sacramento area. But how do you make the most of cooler weather to come?

Find out during a free in-person workshop, offered by the UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County.

Set for 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, “Fall and Winter Veggies” will cover the basics of what to grow and how to grow it during our cooler months, October through March.

El Dorado County master gardener Zack Dowell will lead the three-hour class, to be held at the Placerville Public Library. Note: This is a new location for this workshop.

“Would you like to continue to harvest luscious, home-grown vegetables even after the heat of summer subsides?” say the master gardeners. “If so, now is the time to plant for a fall and winter harvest. Learn how to grow a successful winter vegetable garden from UC Master Gardener Zack Dowell.”

Among the vegetables that grow well during those cooler months are cole crops – cabbage, broccoli, kale, chard, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, collards, etc. – as well as leafy greens, peas, fava beans, onions and more.

Although it seems counterintuitive, September and October — while it’s still warm — is the best time to plant many of these crops.

Pre-registration is requested but not required. Register here: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42973

The Placerville Public Library is located at 345 Fair Lane, Placerville.

Details: https://mgeldorado.ucanr.edu/.