Growing Food on the BC North Coast: From Gardens to Small Farms

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by Ken Shaw

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On the North Coast of British Columbia—where heavy rainfall, cool temperatures, and short growing seasons challenge even experienced gardeners—food production takes a different kind of knowledge. This book draws on decades of hands-on experience to show what actually works in a coastal climate. Blending practical instruction with local insight, it explores how to grow reliable crops in wet, temperate conditions while working with the landscape rather than against it. From soil management and crop selection to season extension and small-scale systems, the focus is always on methods that are resilient, repeatable, and grounded in real results. You’ll learn: How to adapt gardening techniques to high rainfall environments - Which crops perform consistently in coastal conditions - Strategies for improving soil structure and drainage - Practical approaches to extending the growing season - How small-scale food systems can be both productive and dependable This is not a theoretical guide. It is a working manual shaped by years of trial, observation, and refinement—designed for gardeners, homesteaders, and anyone interested in producing food in challenging climates.

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