The Crops I Stopped Growing After 25 Years of Gardening | Episode 512

What are the best crops for a Pacific Northwest vegetable garden?

In today's episode, I'm sharing the crops and varieties that have truly earned their place in my Pacific Northwest vegetable garden after 26 years of gardening in a cool, short-season climate.

Over the years, I've become much more intentional about what I grow. I want crops that reliably produce, preserve well, and are foods we actually eat throughout the year. Some vegetables continue to thrive season after season, while others simply aren't worth the time, effort, or garden space in our northern climate.

In this episode, I'm walking you through:

The vegetables I plant every single year

My favorite tried-and-true varieties

The crops I've stopped growing and why

What performs best in cool summer climates

How I decide what deserves space in my garden

My rule for experimenting with new varieties

Whether you garden in the Pacific Northwest or another northern growing region, I hope this helps you feel more confident choosing crops that will actually thrive where you live.

Resources & Links:

 🌱 Full blog post: https://melissaknorris.com/512  

🌱 Plated by Season Magazine:  https://melissaknorris.com/homestead-foundations/

🌱 Potato experiment video mentioned in this episode: https://melissaknorris.com/i-left-my-potatoes-in-the-ground-for-5-years-without-replanting/ 

Verse of the Week:  John 4:10