The Crops I Stopped Growing After 25 Years of Gardening | Episode 512

About this episode

Melissa K. Norris shares insights on the best crops for a Pacific Northwest vegetable garden after 26 years of gardening experience.

What are the best crops for a Pacific Northwest vegetable garden? In today's episode, I'm sharing the crops and varieties that have truly earned their place in my Pacific Northwest vegetable garden after 26 years of gardening in a cool, short-season climate. Over the years, I've become much more intentional about what I grow. I want crops that reliably produce, preserve well, and are foods we actually eat throughout the year. Some vegetables continue to thrive season after season, while others simply aren't worth the time, effort, or garden space in our northern climate. In this episode, I'm walking you through: The vegetables I plant every single year My favorite tried-and-true varieties The crops I've stopped growing and why What performs best in cool summer climates How I decide what deserves space in my garden My rule for experimenting with new varieties Whether you garden in the Pacific Northwest or another northern growing region, I hope this helps you feel more confident choosing crops that will actually thrive where you live. Resources & Links: 🌱 Full blog post: https://melissaknorris.com/512 🌱 Plated by Season Magazine: https://melissaknorris.com/homestead-foundations/…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa K. Norris

Topics covered

• gardening
• vegetable crops
• Pacific Northwest
• seasonal planting
• crop selection

Keywords

• gardening
• vegetable garden
• Pacific Northwest
• crop selection
• cool climate gardening

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 4:10

Places: Pacific Northwest, northern climate

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