This exciting guide to edible gardening is specific to the Portland metro region. Jolie Ann Donohue, The Gardening Goddess, draws on her two decades of gardening expertise to help you grow your most abundant garden ever. Donohue's passion for gardening is contagious and her down-to-earth style creates a warm and encouraging learning environment for both beginning and experienced gardeners. Regionally specific planting timing and crop selection is key to a productive edible garden. Through practical organic gardening techniques and problem-solving, you will create a biodiverse, healthy, and productive garden ecosystem bursting with vibrant vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Small or big spaces, let's get started developing your very own amazing edible garden.




This is your guide for information on the following topics:



organic gardening basics
small space urban gardens
garden care & feeding
smart composting
beneficial bugs
companion flower planting
seasonal gardening