From the Farmer's Almanac, these tips . . . If you're a beginner vegetable gardener, here are basics on vegetable garden planning: site selection, plot size, which vegetables to grow, and other gardening tips. Remember this: It's better to be proud of a small garden than to be frustrated by a big one! One of the common

Here are some excellent tips from the produced by OSU Extension. The Oregon State University Extension Service encourages sustainable gardening practices. Plant dahlias, gladioli, and tuberous begonias in mid-May. Plant chrysanthemums for fall color. Plant these vegetables (dates vary locally; check with local gardeners): Oregon coast: Snap beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cantaloupes, pickling cucumbers, dill, kale, parsnips, peppers,