October is one of the best gardening months in Orange County. Our weather is not yet chilly, but by now the sweltering days of summer have usually passed.
It’s a great time to plant just about anything, including many trees, shrubs and perennials, which will set down a strong root system over the winter. Now is also time to plant cool season vegetables. The following is a sampling of what can be planted this month.
FLOWERS
Agapanthus
Alyssum
Aster
Bachelor’s button
Begonia
Bromeliad
Calendula
California poppyCanna
Campanula
Canterbury bell
Carnation
Chrysanthemum
Cyclamen
Delphinium
English primrose
Felicia
Foxglove
Geranium
Iceland poppy
Impatiens
Japanese anemone
Lilac
Lantana
Nasturtium
Pansy
Penstemon
Portulaca
Rudbeckia
Scabiosa
Schizanthus
Shasta daisy
Snapdragon
Stock
Succulent
Sweet peaViola
Sweet violet
Sweet William
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VEGETABLES
Artichoke
Arugula
Asparagus
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Collards
Endive
Garlic
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce
Mustard greens
Onion
Oriental greens
Parsnip
Pea
Potato
Radish
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Salsify
Shallot
Spinach
Swiss chard
Turnip
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HERBS
Bay laurel
Chamomile
Chervil
Chive
Cilantro
Comfrey
Dill
Fennel
Lavender
Mint
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
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BULBS and TUBERS
Anemone
Babiana
Bearded iris
Freesia
Homeria
Lily
Ranunculus
Sparaxis
Tritonia
Watsonia
