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Hi all, looking for some perspectives for noobs. I'm just getting started on gardening in the Seattle area and have the goal to maximize frequency with which we can add something from the garden to our meals. My primary constraint is time outside of work + juggling kids, and I'm looking to adopt a systematic approach that allows family to participate in a coordinated way (probably keep state on wall charts and white boards). I have a few raised beds in the yard from the previous residents here, some plants (a few different berries, salad greens, some herbs here and there), a few hand tools, but not much practical knowledge. After a little research I've purchased two books that I'll link below but I'm curious what other resources others here recommend. Thank you all!

Maritime Northwest Garden Guide https://tilthalliance.org/product/maritime-northwest-garden-guide-2/

The Living Soil Handbook https://www.notillgrowers.com/livingsoilhandbook/d9z5gkf1bbnhu0w5xxb3trngiqhwgo

(I haven't actually read these yet so this is just a reference, not endorsement)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's a good idea, and we have some good places for bean trellises. The kids don't tend to eat a lot of vegetables at the table (despite many attempts) but they're happy to stuff their faces with lettuce out in the garden.