Fall is an ideal time for gardening in the High Desert due to more moderate temperatures. Local groups are offering gardening classes and seed swaps to help the community. Root vegetables like garlic, ...

Parsnip is another vegetable that is underrated, along with the poor broad bean.

I plant parsnip seeds half an inch deep in rich soil well amended with compost and a little bagged organic fertilizer. Parsnip seeds are large enough for easy handling and seem to germinate well, so I ...