Modifying the growing environment Oregon's climate affords home gardeners the joy of growing many types of plants. Even if the growing season is long, air and soil temperatures may be too low for maximum plant growth.
Site selection Choose a garden location that receives full sun and is protected from wind.
Also, soil in raised beds warms faster and allows for earlier planting. To further speed soil warming, cover the soil with clear polyethylene plastic film. Selecting the right varieties Select the vegetable varieties best suited to your growing environment. If you don't, all of your other work will be for naught. For tips on what varieties to plant, talk to long-time local gardeners and nursery or garden center personnel, or read seed catalogs.