Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in British Columbia (Canada), Northern California, Oregon, or Washington. Author Katie Elzer-Peters, the master gardener responsible for our bestselling Beginner’s Illustrated Guide to Gardening (2012), equips you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil, maintain your plants throughout their life cycles, and—most importantly—harvest the delicious foods they produce. So whether you live on the Olympic Peninsula, in the Willamette Valley, in the Walla Walla Valley, or anywhere else in the Northwest, you’ll discover the best fruit and vegetable plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide . . . and they’ll be on your table before you know it.

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Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in British Columbia (Canada), Northern California, Oregon, or Washington. Author Katie Elzer-Peters, the master gardener responsible for our bestselling Beginner’s Illustrated Guide to Gardening (2012), equips you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil, maintain your plants throughout their life cycles, and—most importantly—harvest the delicious foods they produce. So whether you live on the Olympic Peninsula, in the Willamette Valley, in the Walla Walla Valley, or anywhere else in the Northwest, you’ll discover the best fruit and vegetable plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide . . . and they’ll be on your table before you know it.

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Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

by Katie Elzer-Peters
Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Oregon, Washington, northern California, British Columbia

by Katie Elzer-Peters

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Overview

If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in British Columbia (Canada), Northern California, Oregon, or Washington. Author Katie Elzer-Peters, the master gardener responsible for our bestselling Beginner’s Illustrated Guide to Gardening (2012), equips you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil, maintain your plants throughout their life cycles, and—most importantly—harvest the delicious foods they produce. So whether you live on the Olympic Peninsula, in the Willamette Valley, in the Walla Walla Valley, or anywhere else in the Northwest, you’ll discover the best fruit and vegetable plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide . . . and they’ll be on your table before you know it.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781591865544
Publisher: Cool Springs Press
Publication date: 11/15/2013
Series: Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides Series
Pages: 256
Sales rank: 265,795
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Katie Elzer-Peters is a horticulturist who writes gardening books, blogs, and articles. A resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, she also teaches classes and runs workshops dedicated to gardening and garden writing. She has an MS degree in public garden management and has published several renowned books with Cool Springs Press.

Table of Contents

Dedication 6

Acknowledgments 7

Preface 8

Part I Growing Edibles in the Northwest 10

Chapter 1 Gardening in the Northwest 14

Chapter 2 Seasonal Gardening 18

Chapter 3 Planning Your Garden 24

Chapter 4 Building Great Soil 30

Chapter 5 Planting Your Garden 38

Chapter 6 Growing Your Garden 48

Part II Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Profiles 68

Chapter 7 Fruit & Nut Gardening 72

Fruits 86

Fruit Shrubs & Brambles 106

Vining & Garden Fruits 116

Chapter 8 Vegetable & Herb Gardening 126

Cool-Season Gardening Tips & Tricks 129

Cool-Season Vegetables 132

Cool-Season Herbs 172

Warm-Season Gardening Tips & Tricks 182

Warm-Season Vegetables 186

Warm-Season Herbs 212

Resources 234

Glossary 236

Index 249

Photo Credits 255

Meet Katie Elzer-Peters 256

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