The Timber Press Guide To Vegetable Gardening In The Pacific Northwest

Author : Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691610

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The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall Pdf

Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.

Author : Lorene Edwards Forkner
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-22
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695724

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The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Lorene Edwards Forkner Pdf

How to grow your own food in the Pacific Northwest! 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, weather, and first and last frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening: Pacific Northwest is a growing guide that truly understands the unique eccentricities of the Northwest growing calendar. The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners and accessible to everyone—you can start gardening the month you pick it up. Starting in January? The guide will show you how to make a seed order, plan crop rotations and succession plantings, and plant a crop of microgreens. No time to start until July? You can start planting beets, carrots, chard, kale, parsnips, and spinach for an early fall harvest. This must-have book is for gardeners in Oregon, Washington, southeastern Alaska, and British Columbia.

Author : Paul Bonine,Amy Campion
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604698367

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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Paul Bonine,Amy Campion Pdf

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.

Author : Mary Ann Newcomer
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-24
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695946

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The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Mountain States by Mary Ann Newcomer Pdf

How to grow your own food in the Rockies! Growing vegetables requires regionally specific information—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Mountain States tackles this need head on, with regionally specific growing information written by local gardening expert, Mary Ann Newcomer. Monthly planting guides show exactly what you can do in the garden from January through December. The skill sets go beyond the basics with tutorials on seed saving, worm bins, and more. For home gardeners in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, eastern Washington and Oregon, northern Nevada, and the southernmost parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Author : Maggie Stuckey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Local author
ISBN : 1556522541

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200 Tips for Growing Vegetables in the Pacific Northwest by Maggie Stuckey Pdf

How to lengthen the growing season by protecting seedlings from chill spring days, effective strategies for combating slugs and other rain-loving pests, when to select plants instead of seeds, and more.

Author : Marie Iannotti
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695953

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The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast by Marie Iannotti Pdf

Grow your own food in the Northeast! Growing vegetables requires regionally specific information—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast tackles this need head on, with regionally specific growing information written by local gardening expert, Marie Iannotti. Monthly planting guides show exactly what you can do in the garden from January through December. The skill sets go beyond the basics with tutorials on seed saving, worm bins, and more. This must-have book is for gardeners in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The southernmost parts of Ontario, New Brunswick, Novia Scotia, and Quebec are also included.

Author : Linda Gilkeson
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781771422307

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Backyard Bounty by Linda Gilkeson Pdf

“Very likely the best book ever written on growing food in the Pacific Northwest, and it sets a whole new standard for garden writing.”—Mark MacDonald, West Coast Seeds Grow more food, with less work, in any yard—now completely revised and expanded! Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy. Author and master gardener Linda Gilkeson covers everything you’ll need to grow a successful garden, including: Planning your garden and preparing the soil Organic fertilizers and simplified composting Planting for winter harvests and intensive planting schedules Comprehensive information on pests, diseases, and working with an unstable climate Greenhouses, tunnels and containers Organic pest management. Packed with a wealth of information specific to the Pacific Northwest, this complete guide emphasizes low-maintenance methods, covers problems related to common pests and climate concerns, includes a monthly garden schedule for year-round planting and harvesting, and features plant profiles for everything from apples to zucchini. Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, Backyard Bounty shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year. “Backyard Bounty is remarkably thorough, from roots to pests to pruning to crowns, and it inspires even the experienced grower. Just like homemade soil for a bedding plant, this book is loaded with the richness we need in order to feed ourselves.”—Lyle Estill, author of Backyard Biodiesel

Author : Christina Pfeiffer
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760354841

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Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening by Christina Pfeiffer Pdf

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 Northwest? Do you care about landscaping and gardening? Say no more--we've got the perfect book for you! Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening takes the guesswork out of gardening for anyone living in the region (Northern California, Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia). This garden guide is full of critical gardening when-to's and how-to's, along with illustrated step-by-step instructions that will keep your garden thriving all year round. Authors Christina Pfeiffer and Mary Robson are Pacific Northwest gardening experts. They know this cool, wet, vivacious region inside and out and have written extensively on the subject. Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening combines the shared knowledge of Pfeiffer and Robson in one easy-to-read guide. Here, you will find brilliant Pacific Northwest garden photography and the most current growing information available. Complete with specific advice on growing: Gorgeous annual and perennial flowers Strong trees Flowing groundcover Flowering shrubs Verdant lawns You won't find a better, more complete reference book for your region, so look no further!

Author : Debra Prinzing
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1555915027

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Garden Survival Guide by Debra Prinzing Pdf

For residents of the Pacific Northwest, expert gardener Debra Prinzing shows how to pick pest-free plants; how to identify the growing zones in their gardens; how to outsmart weeds; and how to solve other problems that gardeners encounter in this emerald green part of the country.

Author : John Shewey,Tim Blount
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781604696653

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Birds of the Pacific Northwest by John Shewey,Tim Blount Pdf

Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier! Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly encountered in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. This comprehensive, full-color guide is organized to follow the order in which groups and species are presented by the American Union. Range maps for each species provide valuable information for identification.

Author : Walter Reeves
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1591863961

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Guide to Tennessee Vegetable Gardening by Walter Reeves Pdf

This book offers advice on everything from starting your garden from seed, to planning your garden with helpful space saving techniques. Make this guide a must-have resource for anyone interested in growing vegetables, no matter what their space requirements. Helpful charts will outline when to plant and when to harvest cool and warm season vegetables.

Author : Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691610

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The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall Pdf

Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.

Author : Geri Galian Miller
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016-01-13
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604695618

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The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California by Geri Galian Miller Pdf

Grow your own food in the Golden State! There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Southern California, by regional expert Geri Miller, focuses on the unique eccentricities of California’s gardening calendar, which include extreme temperatures and low rainfall. The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners and accessible to everyone—gardeners can start gardening the month they pick it up.

Author : Binda Colebrook
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924052758376

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Winter Gardening in the Maritime North-west by Binda Colebrook Pdf

Author : Steve Solomon,Marina McShane
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781570619731

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Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, 35th Anniversary Edition by Steve Solomon,Marina McShane Pdf

Completely revised from cover to cover, this is the 35th anniversary release of Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, the bible to organic vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Now in its seventh edition, the book has been thoroughly updated and includes a new formula for complete organic fertilizer and how to tweak it for a variety of different soil conditions, how-to sections for herbs and ornamental plants, new organization for better usability, updated sources for appropriate seed suppliers, and information about natural pest controls. From the Trade Paperback edition.