A practical field guide drawn from real biodiverse food gardens across southern Vancouver Island.

Most edible gardens decline slowly through small oversights in water, light, soil, scale, and sequencing.

After more than a decade designing and installing gardens in this region, clear patterns have emerged.

This short guide outlines the most common mistakes we see and what to do instead.

Inside you’ll learn:

• How winter water patterns shape long-term success
• Why mature plant size matters more than nursery size
• How to assess drainage before planting
• Why measuring sun prevents years of frustration
• How small sequencing errors compound over time

Field-tested observations from real projects, not theory.

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Notes From the Garden shares grounded field observations and seasonal insights from active work in gardens.

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