- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Sasquatch Books; 5 edition (Jan 7 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1570612404
- ISBN-13: 978-1570612404
- Product Dimensions: 25.3 x 17.9 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 726 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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#914,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #43 in Books > Home & Garden > Gardening & Horticulture > Regional > Pacific Northwest
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Book Description
Here's a fully revised edition of this regional bestseller- considered to be the definitive food gardening manual for the Pacific Northwest. This is the bible of vegetable gardening for anyone turning the soil west of the Cascade Mountains-from Western British Columbia to Northern California. It includes the basics of soil, when best to plant, the art of composting, what varieties grow well here, which seed companies are reliable, information on handling pests, and an extensive section on the cultivation of each vegetable.
About the Author
Steve Solomon started the Territorial Seed Company and became a recognized expert on organic vegetable gardening. He has gardened in California and Oregon, and he continues to research the art and science of vegetable gardening.
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Prior to 1870 most Americans grew up on family farms with a hoe and shovel in their hands. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Re-ignite your garden,
This review is from: Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: The Complete Guide to Natural Gardening (Paperback)
I've only been gardening for a year or so, but in that short time I've read more than my share of gardening books and advice online. Mr. Solomon's book is a great inspiration -- he provides no-nonsense, practical, honest advice about how to plan for and expect the best from your garden. After reading this, I finally feel mentally equipped to get the most from my backyard.However, I'll agree with another reviewer: this book has a definite "homestead" bent which doesn't apply well to us city folk. While the self-sufficiency angle is interesting and doesn't lead to any irrelevant tangents, it would be nice for a chapter or two on planning and management for small (less than 200 square feet) gardens. Maybe in the next edition? The book is well-organized, and the writing is pleasant and easy to follow. If you live in western Oregon, Washington, or BC, then this book is a must-read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Gardening Bible,
By A Customer
This review is from: Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: The Complete Guide to Natural Gardening (Paperback)
I loved this book! I knew very little about growing vegetables and needed step by step instructions and confidence. I even ordered the lettuce from Territorial Seed Co. on the last page and they grew well! If you live in the Northwest and want to grow vegies organically and as a bonus, harvest year round, and don't want to spend alot of money on a book, buy this book!
3.0 out of 5 stars
If you garden in the city,
By A Customer
This review is from: Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades: The Complete Guide to Natural Gardening (Paperback)
I read the book nearly cover to cover and was disappointed at how little direct help I found for vegetable gardening in my small Seattle back yard. Since the majority of folks living "West of the Cascades" don't garden on the acreage the author enjoys, I felt a little duped by the title. I know I'd appreciate a chapter in the book dedicated to those of us who garden in 200 square feet or less.
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