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Author: Chris McLaughlin
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-01-03
Total Pages: 395
ISBN-13: 1101559578
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCreative strategies for gardens on balconies, ledges, fireescapes, planting beautiful borders and walkways, kids gardens, and much more!
Author: Daria Price Bowman
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 9781592579075
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor the first time since 2002, home and garden sales are increasing - and the trend is expected to continue. There are articles in the news every day, in papers such as The Denver Post and The Washington Post, talking about how vegetable gardening is experiencing resurgence in popularity. Perhaps it's because of the uncertainty that surrounds the safety of produce purchased in the grocery store these days. Perhaps it's because people are looking for fun, inexpensive hobbies to dive into. Or perhaps it's because there's nothing like the taste of fresh fruits and veggies grown in the backyard. But whatever the reason, readers need advice on gardening now more than ever before. And The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardeningis just the place to turn. In this book, expert authors Daria Price Bowman and Carl A. Price provide information on- Expert techniques for planning and plotting a garden Understanding what's necessary for soil nourishment Planting seeds and seedlings Growing fruits, vegetables, berries, and more Cultivating medicinal and healing herbs Recognizing and preventing the most common plant diseases Identifying and eliminating weeds Pruning and trimming plants Knowing when to harvest Deciding whether to can, dry, or freeze A comprehensive, easy-to-read book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardening is an excellent resource for anyone interested in growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Author: Jane O'Connor
Publisher:
Published: 1998-11
Total Pages: 440
ISBN-13: 9780028627670
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA concise, user friendly guide covering all the basics, this second edition offers extensive lists of easy-to-grow plants, tips on how to save money on tools, and full-color photos and illustrations. 8-page color insert.
Author: Daria Price Bowman
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2002-11-01
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 9780028644110
DOWNLOAD EBOOK-- Builds on the best trends in gardening today and the growth of the gardening and cooking categories. -- Daria Bowman has written for this market and category before, knows the audience well, and will bring in top experts for technical review. -- Timing is right for holidays and winter Perfect for holiday gifts and winter garden planning. Home-based, comfort activities including gardening are booming plus there is growing popularity for cooking and growing your own veggies, herbs and even healing herbs! The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Edible Gardening includes all you need to know about selecting, plotting, planting, pruning and harvesting vegetables, fruit and herbs. Whether it's growing your own carrots or tomatoes in a back yard plot, keeping lemon trees on the patio or a windowsill herb gardening, this title will help you choose what you're going to grow, where you're going to grow it and even what you'll do with it when it's finished. The Complete Idiot's Guide "RM" to Edible Gardening includes selecting space and what you'll grow, organic gardening - how to choose, what to use, pros and cons, growing seasons, styles types of vegetables, fruits, herbs for cooking and medicinal/healing herbs, options from large plots to container gardening, seeds, seedlings, starters and weeding watering, feeding, pruning and trimming, harvesting and some ideas for storing your bounty, seed saving, year-round gardens, and planning for next season, troubleshooting - determining what the problem is and how to fix it!
Author: Daria Price Bowman
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781101021729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Barbara Dawson
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-06
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13:
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Author: Ann Green
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-03-23
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9781544861647
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Author: Becky Mighty
Publisher:
Published: 2021-10-08
Total Pages: 39
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you want to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and fruits, but are unsure how? SMALL SPACE GARDENING contains basic, simple, and great instructions on how to grow a bounty of vegetables, herbs, and fruits in a minimal amount of space. - which is perfect for beginners and as well expert gardeners. "However big or small your garden is, if you allow nature to touch your spirit, gardening will bring returns of peace, satisfaction, and well-being for as long as you continue to wander the garden path." - Norman Hansen Start your own small-space garden with easy-to-follow guidance from Small Space Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruits with complete instructions for growing vegetables, herbs, and fruits in the ground. You'll learn how to find and assess a space, how to plan and build a garden, and how to sow, grow, maintain, and harvest the best edibles plants. You will also learn design ideas for small space gardens of all sizes, and so much more...... Scroll up now and click the buy now with 1-click botton!
Author: Hector A Anderson
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: 2023-11-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13:
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Author: Mat Pember
Publisher: Hardie Grant
Published: 2018-04-03
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781743793770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrow. Food. Anywhere. is the must-have guide for anyone who has ever had a desire to grow their own food. Authors Mat and Dillon, of the Little Veggie Patch Co. provide a comprehensive and authoritative guide to gardening in any space, all in their own unique and entertaining style. Whether you've got a balcony, a tiny courtyard, or a patch of reclaimed dirt in a shared neighbourhood space, this book offers inspiration – and instruction – for growing good things to eat. The book has three sections: What plants need; an A-Z of Veggies; and an A-Z of Pests. These chapters cover everything from: why soil matters; composting; how to make a wicking garden; how to select the right growing style; what to plant and when; harvesting; troubleshooting; pruning; and more. Grow. Food. Anywhere. is presented with a combination of photographs, illustrations, and a playful, engaging design that very much mirrors the refreshing no-nonsense approach of the book's two accomplished and articulate young authors, and their thriving gardening business.
