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Pick Your Beans! Summer vegetables that are actually fruits will produce more if they are picked two to three times a week. If the fruits of summer squash, cucumbers or beans get too large, the plant begins to die back and yields are reduced. Plant Ahead Now is the... Learn More

Summer often does not come to the Pacific NW until July — and while we get busy hiking, traveling and camping in our beautiful landscapes, don’t forget that now is the time to begin your winter garden! Many of the crops you can harvest in the fall and winter... Learn More

Consider trying a chicory in your fall garden. Perhaps lesser-grown than other European greens, members of the chicory family can spice up a salad in unique ways. They come in many forms, from the delicate frisee to the hearty, red radicchio. Here are a few to try: Endive (Chicorium... Learn More

As the summer progresses, there is less moisture to replenish the soil. Our west coast summers are typically dry with only occasional rain that just sprinkles the surface and doesn’t penetrate to the plant roots. It is best to start the season with a fresh layer of composted mulch... Learn More