Hands On Learning
LEARN BY DOING
Go from an average gardener to a "Grower" by working and learning side-by-side with local talent.
No online class can replace what you learn at the end of a trowel or a trencher! At the same time you'll get how-to-tips as you need them and be able to taste test the results.
To get started, go to the GARDEN MAP, find gardens near you and read up on which one may best fit your style and available time.
USEFUL BOOKS, SITES, and VIDEOS
As Growers, we are only as good as our experience, inspiration, and resources.
Here are a few links we rely on for good advice.
In the Garden podcast with Dianna Wiklund, Garden Consultant
Food for Thought lecture series at the Quimper Grange - look for it on the Grange website
Admendments - Options and how they work in the soil
(PDF from https://growabundant.com)
Tree pruning workshop (bi-annually) - Learn from experts how to prune trees and help large orchards simultaneously
Annual tool sharpening workshop - Learn from experts
Soil FIXer - Understand why beans work as an interplant
HortSense - Troubleshoot plant problems
GrowVeg.com - Web tool for planning out gardens
Growing Groceries - Learn with others during the off-season
Food Preservation - Tips from WSU Extension
WSU Seed Library - Where to send your collected seeds or pick up new ones
Organic Seed Alliance -Everything you need to know about Seeds
How to Use an Orchard Ladder (check out the 5 minute video)
Linda Gilkeson newsletter - An expert grower in Southwest British Columbia shares her strategies
Book: Maritime Northwest Garden Guide - relevant plant information, planting schedules and more
