Resources for Beginning Gardeners

Updated May 19, 2023
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OSU Extension Services provides research-based information for backyard gardeners and green industry professionals, including regional specific information. Find educational resources and classes, as well as information on becoming a Master Gardener.

The month-by-month gardening guide : daily advice for growing flowers, vegetables, herbs & houseplants
Bo?hmig, Franz
Paper Book
"Bursting with useful advice, especially for new gardeners." --Booklist To be a successful gardener, you need to know two things: how to do something and when to do it. Both concepts are thoroughly tackled in The Month-By-Month Gardening Guide. This comprehensive approach to gardening guides home...
Starter vegetable gardens : 24 no-fail plans for small organic gardens
Pleasant, Barbara
Paper Book
From exactly what plants (and how many) to buy, where and when to plant them, and how to care for each vegetable throughout the season, Pleasant encourages readers to start small, grow the food they love, and expand their plant selection as their skills develop. Specially tailored plans offer...
The vegetable gardener's bible : discover Ed's high-yield W-O-R-D system for all North American gardening regions
Smith, Edward C.
Paper Book
Smith's legendary high-yield gardening method emphasizes wide rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil. Succeed with fussy plants, try new and unusual varieties, and learn how to innovatively extend your growing season. With thorough profiles of hundreds of popular varieties, The Vegetable...

Veggie Planting Calendar for Portland and Vancouver

The week-by-week vegetable gardener's handbook : perfectly timed gardening for your most bountiful harvest ever
Kujawski, Ron.
Paper Book
Whether you're a seasoned gardener determined to increase crop yields or starting your very first vegetable garden, the Week-by-Week Vegetable Gardener's Handbook will help you manage your schedule and prioritize what's important. Detailed weekly to-do lists break gardening down into simple and...

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