<p> Garden to Table Resource List </p><p>Dayna Green-Burgeson RD website: www.californiamediterraneandiet.com</p><p>Burgeson Family Farm website: www.burgesonfamilyfarm.com</p><p>UCDavis wellness program website:http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr/wellness/wellness.html</p><p>Recommended Seed Companies:</p><p>Baker Creek Seed company: http://rareseeds.com/</p><p>Renee’s Garden Seed: http://www.reneesgarden.com/ </p><p>Peaceful Valley Farm Supply: http://www.groworganic.com/</p><p>Botanical Interests: http://botanicalinterests.com/</p><p>Sources in the Sacramento/ Northern California area for seeds, plants and supplies:</p><p>Peaceful Valley Farm Supply Grass Valley: http://www.groworganic.com/</p><p>Eisley Nursery Auburn: http://www.eisleynursery.com/ </p><p>Harmony Farm Supply Sebastopol: http://harmonyfarmsupply.com/</p><p>Orchard Supply: http://www.osh.com/</p><p>Sacramento Natural Foods Coop: http://www.sacfoodcoop.com/</p><p>Whole Foods Market: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/</p><p>Talini’s nursery East Sacramento: http://www.talinisnursery.com/</p><p>Gardening Books:</p><p>“How to Grow More Vegetables" by John Jeavons, </p><p>"Vegetables: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy" by Derek Fell (HP Books)</p><p>“New Western Garden Book” by Sunset Gardening Web Sites: </p><p>Peaceful Valley Farm Supply www.groworganic.com</p><p>Dave Wilson Nursery http://www.davewilson.com/</p><p>UCDavis Garden Web http://ucanr.org/sites/gardenweb/</p><p>UCDavis Home orchard http://homeorchard.ucdavis.edu/</p><p>Garden Structure Resources:</p><p>Using wire mesh in the garden: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2002-06-01/Using-Wire-Mesh.aspx</p><p>M-Brace for instant raised beds: M-Brace www.artofthegarden.net</p><p>Downloadable garden and planting guides:</p><p>Vegetable garden handbook for beginners http://ucanr.edu/blogs/food/blogfiles/12709.pdf</p><p>UC Davis Plant Science Vegetable Planting Guide: http://ucanr.org/sites/gardenweb/files/29042.pdf </p><p>Pruning Books:</p><p>“The Sunset Pruning Handbook” (out of print)</p><p>“Pruning: How to Guide for Gardeners” by HP books (out of print)</p><p>“How to Prune Fruit Trees” by R. Sanford Martin. (out of print but re-released as “How to Prune Fruit Trees and Roses” Resources for cooking and food preservation:</p><p>“Cooking from the Garden” by Rosalind Creasy</p><p>“The Victory Garden Cookbook” by Marian Morash (out of print)</p><p>The Ball Blue Book</p><p>National Center for Home Food Preservation: nchfp.uga.edu</p><p>Ball website: http://www.freshpreserving.com/home.aspx </p><p>UCDavis: USDA Complete guide to home canning pdf download: http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/26457.pdf</p><p>UC Davis home food preservation and storage website: http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/UC_Publications/UC_Home_Preservation_and_Storage_Publica tions</p><p>“Just for fun” </p><p>"Second Nature: A Gardener's Education" by Michael Pollan</p><p>“The Dirty Life: A Memoir of Farming, Food and Love” by Kristin Kimball</p><p>Recommended edible perennials for the Sacramento Area</p><p>Artichoke Rhubarb Southern High-Bush Blueberries Red Currant “Wonderful” or “Parfianka” Pomegranate Fuyu Persimmon Avocado: “Jim Bacon”, “Mexicola” Avocado: “Jim Bacon”, “Mexicola” “Success” Pecan Citrus: Satsuma mandarin (no thorns), Meyer lemon, Bearss lime, Washington Navel Orange, Pommelo, grafted citrus (2, 3 or 4 in 1) “Himrod”, “Suffolk Red” or “Perlette” Seedless Grapes Black Mission Fig Mediterranean Bay Lemon Balm Parsley, Sage, Thyme, Strawberry Tarragon Rosemary Mint and oregano (should be contained in pots to prevent spread) Recommended Summer Garden Varieties: Bonnie Original Hybrid tomato Snow White cherry tomato Red Grape cherry tomato Stupice heirloom tomato Nebraska Wedding Heirloom tomato Green Zebra Heirloom tomato Cherokee Purple Heirloom tomato Sweet Lipstick Pepper Quadrato d’Asti Rosso Pepper Basil Marketmore Cucumber Suyo Long Cucumber Pingtung Long Eggplant Black-eyed Peas Garbanzo Bean Romanesco Zucchini Verte Grimpant climbing melon Butternut Squash “Contender” Bush Bean</p><p>Winter Garden: Mesclum Mix Lettuce: “Little Gem” Chard Broccoli Raab Romanesco Broccoli Garlic: “Spanish Rojo” or “Ichillium”</p>