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Imagine the satisfaction of enjoying fresh, just-picked goodness that comes right from your own backyard. With the interest in natural foods and getting "back to basics" ever on the rise, what better place to start than at home? Whether you are an avid gardener or have never sown a seed, you can experience the nutritious bounty of your own vegetable garden. Internationally recognized gardener Carol Klein shares her expert advice on growing vegetables,...

If you want to harvest fresh, delicious vegetables from your own backyard garden, this is the book for you. The Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening covers everything you need to know about starting and maintaining a healthy, productive vegetable garden, whether you have a small urban lot or a large country yard. From picking a site and amending the soil to watering and harvesting, this book lays out simple steps to gardening success. In addition...

"This book is a true beginner's guide to growing vegetables easily and productively and contains great tips and techniques for even practiced gardeners. These surprisingly easy basics will have your garden filled to the brim with tomatoes, squash, peppers, and so many more favorites." -- Amazon.com

Would you love to know how to grow your own healthy and vibrant vegetables the right way?Whether you want to (1) save money and eat healthier, (2) enjoy the sweet taste of your own home grown food , or (3) know how to easily plant your own organic vegetable garden, this book will teach you everything you need to know.Garden the right way.In this book I will show you just how easy it is to plan, plant, and grow your own organic vegetable garden. This...

Enjoy growing more than 80 types of delicious vegetables, lettuces, and herbs, including rare and heritage varieties The taste of just-picked, homegrown vegetables is unbeatable. Whether you have a large garden or room for just a couple of pots, Grow vegetables has advice on the easiest-to-grow and most prolific varieties for your site and conditions. With step-by-step sequences, planting calendars, care tips, and gardener's know-how, Grow Vegetables...

"How to plan your garden carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension"--

You know how flavorful just-picked produce can be-- and this guide gives you everything you need to know to grow your own crops. Tullock provides tips from planning any type of home garden, caring for it, preventing and treating for pests, and even harvesting your bounty.

Edible Gardens LA founder Lauri Kranz shares her secrets for planning, planting, growing, and maintaining luscious edible gardens, no matter the setting or size of the plot. Through gorgeous gardens created for her well-known clientele, including James Beard award-winning chefs, celebrities, rock stars, and more, Lauri shares her essential methods for growing abundant organic food. This practical guide is built around Lauri's philosophy that nourishment...

Describes methods for growing edible plants indoors, covering how to make the most of available light, instructions for growing specific plants, and productive and pleasing projects to brighten the home.