Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, 35th Anniversary Edition

Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, 35th Anniversary Edition
Title Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, 35th Anniversary Edition PDF eBook
Author Steve Solomon
Publisher Sasquatch Books
Pages 369
Release 2015-12-01
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1570619735

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The ultimate bible for organic vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest, featuring extensive updates and new material on soil health, natural pest control, and more Now in its seventh edition, this complete guide to organic vegetable, herb, and flower gardening addresses issues of soil, seeds, compost, and watering. Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades has evolved from a self-published pamphlet into the master guide to organic gardening over the past thirty-five years. Steve Solomon, who founded the Territorial Seed Company, was one of the early proponents of organic gardening, and the first to codify and refine the best practices of small-plot vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. The approaches to understanding and preparing soils, composting, chemical-free fertilizers, efficient uses of water, and garden planning are universal to any climate or region. Solomon gets specific in his extensive advice on growing specific crops—from tomatoes and beans to kale and turnips—in the gentle maritime Northwest climate. This new and updated edition includes: • A new formula for complete organic fertilizer and how to tweak it for different soil conditions • How-to sections for herbs and ornamental plants • New organization for better usability • Updated sources for appropriate seed suppliers • Information about natural pest controls

Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades

Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades
Title Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades PDF eBook
Author Steve Solomon
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2013-12
Genre Organic gardening
ISBN 9781570618970

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Updated with an improved formula for complete organic fertilizer, this is the go-to guide for beginning and experienced organic vegetable gardeners west of the Cascades.

The Intelligent Gardener

The Intelligent Gardener
Title The Intelligent Gardener PDF eBook
Author Steve Solomon
Publisher New Society Publishers
Pages 339
Release 2012-12-25
Genre Gardening
ISBN 0865717184

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Presents advice on how to improve growing soil, discussing some of the current misconceptions about soil and providing the best methods for adding enhancements that will produce nutrient-dense foods.

Backyard Bounty

Backyard Bounty
Title Backyard Bounty PDF eBook
Author Linda Gilkeson
Publisher New Society Publishers
Pages 305
Release 2011-04-01
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1550924745

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Grow more food with less work in any yard

Real Gardens Grow Natives

Real Gardens Grow Natives
Title Real Gardens Grow Natives PDF eBook
Author Eileen M Stark
Publisher Mountaineers Books
Pages 645
Release 2014-09-24
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1594858675

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CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods

Water-Wise Vegetables

Water-Wise Vegetables
Title Water-Wise Vegetables PDF eBook
Author Steve Solomon
Publisher
Pages 93
Release 1993
Genre Gardening
ISBN 9780912365756

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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Title Gardening in the Pacific Northwest PDF eBook
Author Paul Bonine
Publisher Timber Press
Pages 321
Release 2017-12-27
Genre Gardening
ISBN 1604698365

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A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.