Book
Vegetable gardening : the complete guide to growing more than 40 popular vegetables in any space / Carol Klein ; contributing editor, Fiona Gilsenan.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781620082089 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 224 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Irvine, CA : i-5 Press, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. "A Hobby Farms book"--Cover. "Previously published as Grow your own vegetables ; First published in Great Britain in 2007"--Title page verso. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Why grow your own? -- Preparation and techniques -- Growing in a small space -- Knowing your site -- Building the garden -- All about growing -- Extending the season -- Dealing with problems -- Planning what to grow -- Growing your own -- Garlic, leeks, onions, and shallots -- Cabbage family -- Beans and peas -- Perennial vegetables -- Root and stem vegetables -- Salad vegetables -- Spinach and chard -- Squash, pumpkins, and corn -- Heat-loving vegetables. |
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| Subject: | Vegetable gardening. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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- Baker & Taylor
Describes how readers can have a "backyard to table" system by cultivating their own vegetable plots of any size, offering profiles on forty different varieties, their most suitable locations, and tips for nurturing them. - Baker & Taylor
A noted British gardening expert describes how anyone can go from âbackyard to tableâ by cultivating their own vegetable plots of any size, offering profiles on 40 different varieties, their most suitable locations and tips for nurturing them. Original. 10,000 first printing. - Fox Chapel Pub Co Inc.At a time when natural, organic food is at a premium and consumers want to know where their food comes from, a home vegetable garden seems like a no-brainer. Vegetable Gardening shows readers how to go from âbackyard to tableâ in plots of any sizeâwhether you live on a large piece of property or have a spot in a community garden, you can reap the healthy, delicious rewards of growing and eating your own fresh vegetables. From artichokes to zucchini, author Carol Klein shares the expertise gained from her years of gardening success to help gardeners of all skill levels select suitable locations, choose what to plant, determine when to plant, and nurture a garden full of thriving vegetables. Profiles of more than forty garden favorites include advice on where to grow, sowing and planting tips, how to care for the crop, harvesting instructions, storage and cooking ideas, common pests and diseases, and notable varieties.
Inside Vegetable Gardening:
The benefits of a backyard garden
Considerations for your garden site, including soil type, drainage, and exposure
Tips for growing in small spaces
Examples of different setups for watering your plants
Dealing safely with weeds, pests, and parasites
A seasonal guide to planting and harvesting
Step-by-step instructions for planting more than forty types of vegetables - Perseus PublishingAt a time when natural, organic food is at a premium and consumers want to know where their food comes from, a home vegetable garden seems like a no-brainer. Vegetable Gardening shows readers how to go from “backyard to table” in plots of any size—whether you live on a large piece of property or have a spot in a community garden, you can reap the healthy, delicious rewards of growing and eating your own fresh vegetables. From artichokes to zucchini, author Carol Klein shares the expertise gained from her years of gardening success to help gardeners of all skill levels select suitable locations, choose what to plant, determine when to plant, and nurture a garden full of thriving vegetables. Profiles of more than forty garden favorites include advice on where to grow, sowing and planting tips, how to care for the crop, harvesting instructions, storage and cooking ideas, common pests and diseases, and notable varieties.
Inside Vegetable Gardening:
The benefits of a backyard garden
Considerations for your garden site, including soil type, drainage, and exposure
Tips for growing in small spaces
Examples of different setups for watering your plants
Dealing safely with weeds, pests, and parasites
A seasonal guide to planting and harvesting
Step-by-step instructions for planting more than forty types of vegetables
