Purpose of the study; Methodology; Acreage, production, value, and cost trends; Green peas; Asparagus; Carrots; Cauliflower; Cucumber; Lima beans; Lettuce; Table beets; Cabbage; Squash; Tomatoes; Watermelon; Broccoli; Rhubarb; Celery; Spinach; Cantaloup.

"A hands-on workshop handbook to help vegetable growers understand production risks, improve their business management and financial skills, and strengthen family communications."--Agenda.

DIVIf you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Pacific Northwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in the Pacific Northwest. Author and master gardener Katie Elzer-Peters equips you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil, maintain your plants throughout their life cycles, and ultimately harvest the delicious foods they produce. So no matter where you live in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll discover the best fruit and vegetable plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide . . . and they’ll be on your table before you know it. /div

This vegetable-forward cookbook celebrates the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with more than 100 original recipes perfect for home cooks of all stripes. Simply delicious, healthy “vegetable-forward” recipes are at the heart of this cookbook that highlights seasonal ingredients of the PNW. From simple weeknight meals to on-the-go snacks and sweet-tooth satisfying desserts, this book gives you over 100 ways to celebrate seasonal produce, with recipes like Sweet Corn and Red Lentil Soup, Baked Pasta and Greens Casserole, Cherry Fro-Yo, and more. Vegetarians and omnivores alike will be eager to eat their vegetables, and the convenient gluten-free and dairy-free symbols make navigating the book a breeze for reader with dietary restrictions.