Starting a Garden in Oregon: Greenhouse Timing

Starting a Garden in Oregon: Greenhouse Timing

Moving to Oregon in May? That's a good time to start an outdoor garden — the season is just beginning. A 20x24 polyfilm greenhouse isn't needed until fall for season extension. Tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and peas will grow well outdoors in spring and summer.

Advice

• Plant outdoors in May; use greenhouse in fall/winter.
• Focus on cool-season crops first.
• Greenhouse useful for overwintering or early starts next year.

Match your planting to Oregon's natural growing calendar.