General Gardening

Lavender is becoming a popular crop, especially in the Pacific Northwest, with its many uses ranging from fresh and dried floral arrangements to crafts and aromatherapy. Lavender oil is a staple of the cosmetics and industrial fragrance industries. This publication identifies lavender varieties; discusses factors in growing lavender; describes harvest, processing, and oil distillation methods; and examines marketing strategies for the small-farm lavender grower.

It’s not difficult to grow carrots in Washington gardens, but gardeners need to know the basics of carrot growing for success. This publication provides information to Washington gardeners on the basi ...

Information is provided on the definition, culture, and care of cucumbers when grown in home gardens. ...

Eggplant is a warm-season crop and requires a longer growing season. It’s not difficult to grow eggplant in Washington gardens, but gardeners need to know the basics of this warm-weather plant for a s ...

Parking strip and front yard vegetable gardens are increasingly popular in urban neighborhoods in Washington State.

This factsheet provides information on the definition, culture, and care of green peas when grown in the home garden. ...

Good sources of Vitamin C, kiwifruit grow on vines, and will survive in the Northwest. Authors provide an evaluation of kiwi species they have tested. Site selection, vineyard planting and establishme ...

It’s not difficult to grow onions in Washington gardens, but understanding how they grow is key to success. This publication provides information to Washington gardeners on the basics of growing bulb ...