Resources for Beginning Gardeners

Updated May 19, 2023
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https://clackamascountymastergardeners.org/10-minute-university/videos/
10-Minute University™ is the trademark of short classes on essential gardening information, taught by Oregon State University Extension Service Master Gardeners. 10-Minute University™ Handouts   |   10-Minute University™ Videos return to top of page
Growing vegetables west of the Cascades : the complete guide to organic gardening
Solomon, Steve
Paper Book
Perfect for the experienced or beginning gardener-the bible to organic vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest, featuring extensive updates and new material Now in its seventh edition, this complete guide to organic vegetable, herb, and flower gardening addresses issues of...
https://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/home-garden-landscape

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.

McGee & Stuckey's the bountiful container : a container garden of vegetables, herbs, fruits and edible flowers
McGee, Rose Marie Nichols.
Paper Book
With few exceptions-such as corn and pumpkins-everything edible that's grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. And with only one exception-watering-container gardening is a whole lot easier. Beginning with the down-to-earth basics of soil, sun and water, fertilizer, seeds and...
The Timber Press guide to vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Forkner, Lorene Edwards
Paper Book
Learn how to grow your own food in the Pacific Northwest with this handy guide!  There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening-what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are unique decisions based on climate and weather. The...
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
Discover the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening with Ed Smith's amazing gardening system. By integrating four principles -- Wide beds, Organic methods, Raised beds, and Deep beds -- Smith reinvents vegetable gardening, making it possible for everyone to have the best, most successful garden...
https://www.portlandnursery.com/veggies/veggie-calendar

Veggie Planting Calendar for Portland and Vancouver


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