We’re here to help, and we’ll keep adding new info over time, so if you think of a good topic let us know.  Obviously, the library is stacked with whole books about gardening, and these pages will only be able to provide quick tips and overviews, but we’ll pack them as full as we can before we need to get back out weeding.  Our goal is to help area gardeners tap into a some of the techniques and plant varieties that small, organic farmers have found over the past couple of decades.  It’s that sweet spot that emphasizes quality and flavor while also resulting in reliable, intensive food production.  We continue to be amazed at how much food people are growing in their home gardens, and want to do what we can to support it.


On this page you’ll find:

  1. •Links to specific Sunseed gardening tip sheets

  2. •Links to other gardening and food websites

  3. •Some book recommendations

  4. •Planting date recommendations for the Puget Sound area

  5. •General planting tips 

 
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Growing organic produce and garden starts in Whatcom County since 1997

Got questions?

Our recommendations for planting dates in the Puget Sound area:

  1. ✴ Don’t forget, planting means plants--seeds get sown, and sowing dates may vary significantly from those listed here.

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Not recommended

Caution--May require protection for best results

Plant with wild abandon!

A few top book recommendations:

 

Find lots more gardening and food related books and supplies in our bookstore and supply store pages.