All about South Sound gardening: preparing garden beds, food plant choices, growing tips (when, how, where), seeds vs starts, basic tools, and reliable, local garden resources.

> Pros & Cons of raised garden beds and basic tools needed

> Soil prep and amendments: how to ID soil type, compost, TAGRO, fertilizer

> Garden veggies: beans, greens, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, squash, etc.

> Herbs that pack a punch of flavor for cooking, freezing, and drying

> Mulch for moisture and weed control; natural pest control tips

> Helpful how-to tips and reliable, local garden resource