The Complete Idiot S Guide To Vegetable Gardening

Author : Daria Price Bowman,Carl A. Price
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1592579078

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegetable Gardening by Daria Price Bowman,Carl A. Price Pdf

For 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 : Daria Price Bowman,Carl Arthur Price
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Vegetable gardening
ISBN : 1101021721

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegetable Gardening by Daria Price Bowman,Carl Arthur Price Pdf

Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1615640525

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

Highlighting the rewards of growing heirloom vegetables, including personal health and economic benefits, this guide provides descriptions and histories of a variety of vegetables and provides step-by-step instructions for harvesting, drying, cleaning and storing heirloom seeds. Original.

Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101556160

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Small-Space Gardening by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

Creative strategies for gardens on balconies, ledges, fireescapes, planting beautiful borders and walkways, kids gardens, and much more!

Author : Delilah Smittle,Sheri Richerson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-02
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101195680

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening by Delilah Smittle,Sheri Richerson Pdf

Enjoy and benefit from the garden all year long. Whether it's onions in the summer, lettuce in the winter, or orchids any time, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Year-Round Gardening', covers every step of the process of both outdoor and indoor gardening. From seeds, soil, compost, equipment, and fertilizers to all types of covers and greenhouses, and even gardening and harvesting in root-cellars during winter, this guide is a must-have for any dedicated gardener. Over 7 million households nationwide plan to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and berries. The trend has recieved a boost from Michelle Obama's White House garden - aswell as from the desire to save money on food. The only book that covers both outdoor covered gardening and greenhouse gardening, as well as root-cellar gardening and harvesting, written by an expert in the field of greenhouse gardens.

Author : Sheri Richerson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101577165

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Seed Saving And Starting by Sheri Richerson Pdf

Mouthwatering heirlooms, exciting hybrids, sensational herbs, colorful flowers - you dream of a garden overflowing with vibrant, healthy plants. Turn your dream garden into reality with seeds you save and start yourself! With easy ideas on harvesting, storing, sowing and nurturing your seeds into flourishing plants, this helpful guide gives you a sure path from start to success. In it, you get: A look at seed and plant anatomy and how pollination works. Simple suggestions for identifying seeds to save, and for gathering and prepping seeds for next year's garden. Guidance on germinating seeds, indoors or out, using scarification or stratification. Tips for transplanting, thinning, hardening off, and protecting seedlings from weather, pests and disease. Easy ideas for cross-breeding plants and creating hybrids suited to your garden and climate. A comprehensive directory of botanical names and harvesting, germination, and sowing data for hundreds of plants. The Complete Idiot's Guide To Seed Saving And Starting is an essential resource to reap richer results with plants grown from your own seeds!

Author : Daria Price Bowman,Carl A. Price
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0028644115

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Edible Gardening by Daria Price Bowman,Carl A. Price Pdf

-- 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 : Jane O'Connor,Emma Sweeney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 440 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998-11
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0028627679

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Gardening by Jane O'Connor,Emma Sweeney Pdf

A 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 : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101445839

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

A garden of delight-and healthy, economical eating. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Heirloom Vegetables, readers will learn the rewards of growing heirlooms; find hundreds of descriptions and histories of a variety of available vegetables and find out how to make pollination work. ?Helps readers grow and eat locally, reduce or eliminate pesticides and additives, and save money along the way ?Includes step-by-step instructions for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing heirloom seeds ?For economical reasons-as well as concern for the environment and personal health-the popularity of gardening has grown in recent years

Author : Carlo A. Balistrieri,Bill Gutman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 159257159X

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Rock and Water Gardening Illustrated by Carlo A. Balistrieri,Bill Gutman Pdf

Complemented by more than five hundred photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, this easy-to-follow how-to handbook introduces the fundamentals of rock and water gardening and includes a variety of projects, complete with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, shopping lists, plant directories, and dozens of helpful tips. Original. 12,000 first printing.

Author : Mara Grey
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Flower gardening
ISBN : 0028631404

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Flower Gardening by Mara Grey Pdf

Covers all aspects of flower gardening, including annuals, perennials, and bulbs, with tips on choosing which flowers to plant, soils and bulbs, and planting and maintaining a garden.

Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781615643240

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Vertical Vegetable Gardening by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

Grow up, not out! Are you a gardener (or aspiring gardener) who is short on space? Vertical methods and structures for growing plants are an ideal way to maximize your real estate, and they're eye-catching, too. Vertical solutions deliver more yield in fewer square feet, especially perfect for the urban gardener. They're less work, too, so you can forget all-day weeding and watering. Some vegetables, such as tomatoes and pole beans, have been grown vertically for a very long time, but those who need to maximize space can grow almost any type of plant vertically—from melons and squash to carrots, peppers, and pears. Vertical growing isn't just practical, it's beautiful, too! Trellises, terra cotta towers, and hanging planters (to name a few!) transform an outdoor space into a magical garden. Vertical Vegetable Gardening is your thorough guide for growing all types of leafy, root, and other vegetables vertically. Included in the book are: • Creative ideas for structures and containers that will save you space, including DIY projects and repurposing suggestions • Profiles on dozens of plant varieties, including planting, tending, and harvesting instructions • How to make your own garden bed • Soil, seed, and gardening basics • Pest control guidance

Author : Joel M. Lerner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 002864445X

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Landscaping Illustrated by Joel M. Lerner Pdf

Half how-to and half idea guide, this book offers idiot-proof steps to beautiful landscaping. 400+ photos & illustrations.

Author : Chris McLaughlin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-07
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101441831

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Heirloom Vegetables by Chris McLaughlin Pdf

A garden of delight-and healthy, economical eating. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Heirloom Vegetables, readers will learn the rewards of growing heirlooms; find hundreds of descriptions and histories of a variety of available vegetables and find out how to make pollination work. ?Helps readers grow and eat locally, reduce or eliminate pesticides and additives, and save money along the way ?Includes step-by-step instructions for harvesting, drying, cleaning, and storing heirloom seeds ?For economical reasons-as well as concern for the environment and personal health-the popularity of gardening has grown in recent years

Author : Julieanna Hever
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1101543361

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition by Julieanna Hever Pdf

The healthy vegan diet-made easy. Vegans face their own special challenges when it comes to nutrition and this book provides answers. There are about one million vegans in the U.S. and about 50,000 new ones every year. A growing number of physicians advocate a completely plant-based diet for many of their patients who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Plant-Based Nutrition, readers will find: ? Where to get nutrients that others get from meat and dairy. ? How to avoid the vegan pitfall of overfed but undernourished. ? How to spot hidden animal ingredients in packaged foods. ? Tips for eating at restaurants. ? Special considerations for children and seniors.