A review by esquetee
The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible: How to Grow a Bounty of Food in Pots, Tubs, and Other Containers by Edward C. Smith

Great introduction to self-watering containers, including how to make your own. Very personable and lightly humorous voice in the writing. He gives his honest opinion about plants and strategies for a container garden, but also recognizes that your mileage may vary. Plenty of photos that actually illustrate what is being discussed on the pages. I found the book especially helpful since his experience is as a gardener in Vermont - a place with a similar short growing season like Bend's.