Resources for Beginning Gardeners

Updated December 12, 2023
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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
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.

How plants work : the science behind the amazing things plants do
Chalker-Scott, Linda.
Paper Book
"Makes the science of plant processes accessible to home gardeners." --The American Gardener Why do container plants wilt even when they've been regularly watered? Why did the hydrangea that thrived last year never bloom this year? Plant physiology--the study of how living things function--can solve...
Pacific Northwest month-by-month gardening : what to do each month to have a beautiful garden all year
Pfeiffer, Christina Ann
Paper Book
Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening is the definitive guide to successful gardening year-round in the Pacific Northwest -- states include Washington, Oregon, British Columbia (Canada), and Northern California. Do you live in the Pacific...
Plants you can't kill : 101 easy-to-grow species for beginning gardeners
Tornio, Stacy
Paper Book
"I kill everything I plant." Does this sound like you or someone you know? Give yourself a pat on the back because admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. And lucky for you, you can easily turn your brown thumb into a green one with the help of Plants You...
Starter vegetable gardens : 24 no-fail plans for small organic gardens
Pleasant, Barbara.
Paper Book
Best-selling gardening author Barbara Pleasant makes organic vegetable gardening easy, fun, and rewarding with detailed planting and care designs for 24 beginner-friendly gardens to fit any site, whether it's a tiny side yard, a border, a trellis alongside the house, or a front yard. ...
https://www.portlandnursery.com/veggies/veggie-calendar

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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