| Description |
294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
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Includes resources and index. |
| Contents |
How to use this book -- Planning: Assessing your space and choosing a location ; Growing in small spaces ; Choosing a gardening method ; Selecting materials for raised beds ; Choosing the right containers ; Understanding soil ; Getting to know plants ; What to grow ; When to plant ; How to plant ; Putting your plan on paper ; Keeping a garden journal -- Building: Building a framed raised bed garden ; Creating a no-dig raised bed garden ; Preparing containers for a container garden ; Creating an indoor kitchen garden -- Planting: Starting with seeds or seedlings ; Transparent seedlings ; Direct-sowing seeds -- Tending: Helpful tools ; Watering ; Weeding ; Feeding ; Supporting ; Pruning ; Hand-pollinating ; Preventing and managing pests ; Welcoming beneficial insects ; Attracting beneficial organisms ; Pest control methods ; Common pests and solutions ; Preventing and managing disease ; Extending the growing season -- Harvesting: Harvesting tips ; Storing produce ; Preserving herbs ; Saving seeds ; Tips for saving seeds ; Preparing the garden for winter. |
| Summary |
"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." -- Publisher description. |
| Subject |
Vegetable gardening.
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Herb gardening.
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Kitchen gardens.
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Gardening.
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Sustainable horticulture.
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Sustainability.
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| Genre |
Instructional and educational works.
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| Added Title |
Growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home |
| ISBN |
9780358651901 (hardcover) |
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0358651905 (hardcover) |
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