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Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades, 7th Edition: The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening
Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades 7th Edition The Complete Guide to Organic Gardening Author:Steve Solomon Now in its 7th edition, this complete guide to organic vegetable gardening addresses issues of soil, seeds, compost, and watering. Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades evolved from a self-published pamphlet to the master guide to organic vegetable gardening over the past 35 years. Steve Solomon, who founded the Territorial Seed Company, w... more »as one of the early proponents of organic gardening, and the first to codify and refine the best practices of small-plot vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. The approaches to understanding and preparing soils, composting, chemical-free fertilizers, efficient uses of water, and garden planning are universal to any climate or region. Solomon gets specific in his extensive advice on growing specific crops--from tomatoes and beans to kale and turnips--in the gentle maritime Northwest climate. He lays out the principles, but advocates that readers think for themselves and grow their gardens as they see fit.
This update includes his latest findings on seed sources, refinements in growing and cultivation techniques, and other organic gardening best practices.« less