Photos- fun garden finds during August plot checks

The largest turnip I've ever seen- in a plot at the Portola Community Garden.

These have been popping up all over the Ft. Scott Community Garden. Notice the flies? This fungus is commonly known as a Latticed Stinkhorn (Clathrus ruber) and the smell of rot attracts flies, which disperse the spores.

What to plant in September and October

August is the key month for getting crops planted for a fall harvest. But sometimes your garden is still full in August. Here's what you can plant after your summer crops finish:

September
Artichoke (rootstock)
Broccoli (seedlings)
Cabbage (seedlings)
Carrots (seeds)
Cabbage (seedlings)
Cauliflower (seedlings) week 1 & 2
Chard
Fava beans
Lettuce
Mustard greens: week 1 & 2
Parsnips (seeds)
Radishes (seeds)
Spinach
Turnip (seeds)

October
Artichoke (rootstock)
Carrots (seeds)
Chard
Fava beans
Garlic: week 2 & 3
Lettuce
Onion (seeds)
Parsnips (seeds)
Peas
Radish (seeds)
Shallots (sets)
Spinach: week 1 & 2

[suggestions compiled from Golden Gate Gardening and Krank Press Bay Area Gardening Calendar. They have differing suggestions- both are included. See what works for you!]