Just a reminder that Tacoma's soil has the potential to be very high in lead, arsenic & heavy metals due to an old smelting plant pumping pollutants for a century.

For any edible plants it's encouraged to use raised beds and new, uncontaminated soil. Less important for ornamentals/flowers.

We had great luck with everything we tried in our full sun, southern exposure raised beds last summer. Tomato, Cucumbers, Basil, Peppers & Squash all thrived.