The Purpose of this Guide
Presented by Tony Bracco of Bracco Farms.
Due to the current overwhelming public interest in backyard gardens we have now geared our talks to mostly focus on the Victory Garden model, which was so successful during both world wars.
Tony shared an incredible amount of information and this guide serves as a way to organize and share his resource materials.
Tony's talk focused on:
1. Siting the garden
2. Soil preparation including fertilizing and watering
3. Crops to grow – vegetables and herbs, annuals and perennials
4. Tools to use and where to source them
5. Safe Seed Sources
6. Extending the Season to enjoy your garden longer
Through our “Victory Garden” talks we will share our experience and hopefully help answer many of your questions so you too can experience the joy, satisfaction and security of growing your own food.
Handy tools
“Clyde’s Vegetable Planning Slide Chart” clydesvegetableplantingchart.com
"Stand ’N Plant Seeder and Planter” standnplant.com
The Soil test I use is: Luster Leaf 1601 Rapitest Test Kit for Soil pH, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potash, 1 Pack
Tony's shared documents
- Vegetable Fertilizer GuideA chart containing specific recommendations for a variety of vegetables. Chart created by Washington State University, Spokane County Agricultural Extension.
- Companion PlantingSuggestions for what grows well together.
- Crop pH ChartA chart indicating ideal pH for a variety of vegetables.
- FertilizerA homeowner's guide to purchasing and using fertilizer.
- Local FarmsA list of Tony's favorite local farms. Go out and visit!
- Perennial Vegetables, Fruit, HerbsA list of which vegetables, herbs, and fruits are perennials.
- Raised Bed MixTony's tried and true soil mix recipe to fill a 4' x 8' x 10" raised garden bed.
- Recommended OrganizationsGet involved in community gardening!
- Recommended PublicationsSome of Tony's favorite books and periodicals.
- Seed SourcesA list of reputable online seed sources.
- Sun and Shade CropsWhat grows well in sun or shade?