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Recommended Gardening Publications – Tip Sheet #2

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These WSU publications have been developed specifically for home gardeners in Western Washington.

All publications can be downloaded for free at pubs.extension.wsu.edu unless otherwise noted.

 

You may view the publication list below or, alternatively, this page view which includes images of the publication covers.

 

Growing Vegetables

Variety of vegetables
  • Home Vegetable Gardening in Washington, EM057E
  • Growing Beans (Dry) in Home Gardens, FS135E
  • Growing Beans (Green) in Home Gardens, FS088E
  • Growing Carrots in Home Gardens, FS118E
  • Growing Corn in Home Gardens, FS104E
  • Growing Cucumbers in Home Gardens, FS096E
  • Growing Eggplant in Home Gardens, FS149E
  • Growing Garlic in Home Gardens, FS162E
  • Growing Onions in Home Gardens, FS097E
  • Growing Green Peas in the Home Garden, FS116E
  • Growing Peppers in Home Gardens, FS220E
  • Growing Potatoes in the Home Garden, FS165E
  • Growing Radishes in Home Gardens, FS127E
  • Growing Squash in Home Gardens, FS087E
  • Growing Tomatoes in Home Gardens, FS145E
  • Pest Control in Home Vegetable Gardens, EM009E
  • How to Install A Floating Row Cover, FS089E
  • Growing Food on Parking Strips & in Front Yard Gardens, FS115E
  • Propagating Plants from Seed, PNW0170
  • Propagating Plants from Seed, PNW0170 – Digital
  • Propagating Plants from Seed, PNW0170 – Physical
  • Raised Beds, Deciding If They Benefit Your Vegetable Garden, FS075E

Growing Fruit

Girl with hands full of peaches
  • Fruit Handbook for Western Washington, EB0937, $6.50 download, $13 bound
  • Growing Small Fruits in the Home Garden, EM103E
  • Organic Pest & Disease Management in Home Fruit Trees & Berry Bushes, EM066E
  • Pest Management Guide for Apples in Washington Home Orchards, EM101E
  • Training & Pruning Your Home Orchard, PNW400
  • Why Backyard Fruit Trees Are Not for Everyone, FS124E
  • Anthracnose Canker Integrated Management Plan for Home Gardeners [Apples] FS297E
  • Growing Rhubarb in Home Gardens, FS 360E

Trees, Shrubs and Lawns

Japanese maples.
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping for Washington State, EM087E
  • Identifying, Treating, and Avoiding Azalea & Rhododendron Problems, EM091
  • Ornamental Trees for Narrow Spaces, EM096E
  • Selecting Plants for Screens & Hedges, EM089E
  • Planting Trees & Shrubs in the Landscape, FS047E
  • Reasons to Prune Trees and Shrubs in Home Gardens, FS182E
  • Pruning Equipment for Home Gardeners, FS131E
  • Assessing Tree Health, FS055E
  • Tree Topping, A Practice to Avoid FS061E
  • Why Do Leaves Turn Red? FS209E
  • Growing Roses in Washington State:
    • A Seasonal Calendar, FS164E
    • Planting Roses, FS166E
    • Common Disease & Insect Problems, FS246E
  • Are Native Trees and Shrubs Better Choices for Wildlife in Home Landscapes? FS300E
  • How are Hydrangea Flower Colors Determined? FS309E
  • Lawns: Fine Fescue for Home Lawns, FS200E
  • Home Lawns, EB0482E
  • Watering Lawns in
    Washington to Save Water, Save Money, and Have a Healthy, Green Lawn, FS362E

Soil, Composting, Mulch, Watering and Microclimate

Gardener digging in dirt with hand tool
  • A Home Gardener’s Guide to Soils & Fertilizers, EM063E
  • Organic Soil Amendments in Yards & Gardens: How Much is Enough?, FS123E
  • Backyard Composting, EB1784E
  • Using Coffee Grounds in Gardens & Landscapes, FS207E
  • Using Arborist Wood Chips as Landscape Mulch, FS160E
  • Cover Crops for Home Gardens West of the Cascades, FS111E
  • Methods for Successful Cover Crop Management in Your Home Garden, FS119E
  • Watering Home Gardens and Landscape Plants, EB1090
  • Drip Irrigation for the Yard & Garden, FS030E
  • How to Determine Your Garden Microclimate, FS181E
  • Potential Contaminants in Residential Rain Barrel Water, FS280E
  • A Gardener’s Primer to Mycorrhizae FS269E
  • Gypsum Use in Home Gardens & Landscapes FS307E
  • Epsom Salt Use in Home Gardens & Landscapes FS308E

Pests, Diseases, and Beneficials

Lady bug
  • Beneficial Insects, Spiders, and Other Mini-Creatures in Your Garden, EM067E
  • Natural Insecticides, PNW649
  • Organic Fungicides for the Home Garden, FS128E
  • Pesticide Ingredient: Neonicotinoids, FS210E
  • Pesticides:
  • Pollination & Protecting Bees and Other Pollinators, FS174E
  • What is Tunneling in My Yard?, FS143E
  • Mole Management in Washington Backyards, FS146E
  • Vole Management in Home Backyards & Gardens, FS094E
  • Pest-specific Fact Sheets:
  • Washington Bumble Bees in Home Yards & Gardens, FS263E
  • Lady Beetles: Should We Buy Them for our Gardens? FS268E
  • Pesticide Ingredient: Horticultural Oil, FS184E

WSU Hortsense, Pestsense and Gardening in Washington State

Please see WSU Hortsense, Pestsense and Gardening in Washington State for more information:

Feature image by J Garget. Detail images from top by Ella Olsson, Ivanna Kykla, Jeff Daley, Lisa Fotios, and Michael Schwartzenberg.

 

CLH  12/20/19

 

 

WSU Extension Master Gardener Program * 206-543-0943 * king.MG@wsu.edu * kingcountyMG.org Center for Urban Horticulture * Box 354115 * Seattle WA 98195-4115 Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.

 

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