BEANS: Bush and Pole BEETS- these can be bought in seed strips which makes planting very easy CANTALOPE- yummy CARROTS- you can buy carrot strips for easy planting CORN- a fun garden plant for kids CUCUMBER- try patio snackers variety EGGPLANT- a great purple color in the garden- try the Nadia Eggplant LIMA BEANS- only if you have to- do southern californians really eat Lima Beans? OKRA- do you think Oprah likes Okra? PEPPERS- I typically will get peppers as plants vs. seeds PUMPKIN - try Carriage Pumpkins RADISH- try rainbow radishes SQUASH- winter and summer can be planted now SUNFLOWERS- from miniature to 8 foot tall growers- they are all amazing SWISS CHARD- easy to grow and beautiful colors TOMATOES- I grow yellow pear and cherry tomatoes every year + roma and heirloom WATERMELON- sugar baby is a great small melon for backyard gardener COMPANION PLANTING- TRY GROUPING TOGETHER THESE COMBINATIONS: Why companion plant? * It helps and improves plant growth by enriching the soil. * Plants help eachother grow by placing tall plants next to smaller plants that need shade. * It can help with pest problems with the aromatic scents of marigolds and other herbs. * Attract the good insects "beneficial" insects- plant attracting pollinators! BEANS - RADISH - SUNFLOWER- EGGPLANT- ROSEMARY TOMATO- BASIL- CARROT- PARSLEY CUCUMBER- PEA - SUNFLOWER- MARIGOLD- RADISH- CARROT SAGE - THYME - TOMATO - BASIL- DILL- MARIGOLD- LETTUCE