Pumpkins in other parts of the country may be frost laden, but desert gardeners are gearing up for their favorite planting time. The autumn vegetable garden can include beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, green beans, kale, kohlrabi, all kinds of lettuce, leeks, onions, peas, radishes, spinach and turnips. Green beans add nitrogen back into the soil, and they’re delicious. Wouldn’t you be proud to serve the infamous green bean casserole on Thanksgiving with veggies from your own garden? Even cucumbers, zucchini and tomatoes can be produced, but for a shorter season.

When planning your vegetable garden , select a good location. Most vegetables need 6-8 hours of direct sun daily. While it’s easy to add shade cloth for relief from summer sun, it’s impossible to c

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