Book
Mastering the art of vegetable gardening : rare varieties, unusual options, plant lore & guidance / Matt Mattus.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780760361924 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 272 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Cool Springs Press, 2018.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Onions, leeks, and garlic -- Asparagus, rhubarb, and artichokes -- Cabbage, kale, broccoli, and cauliflower -- Beets, swiss chard, and spinach -- The lettuces -- Carrots, celery, and parsnips -- Beans, peas, and okra -- Tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, and other nightshades -- Melons, cucumbers, squash, and gourds. |
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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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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Stroud Branch | 635 Mat | 31681010133676 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Explains the best way to grow over two hundred garden vegetables and herbs, sharing history and insight on varieties and where to get seeds. - Baker & Taylor
A gardening expert provides history, insight and humor on the best way to grow over 200 vegetables and herbs through accessible profiles that explain where to get seeds and the best places and ways to plant and cultivate your garden. - Grand Central Pub
Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening is your "201" level course in cultivating produce. Expand your knowledge base and discover options that go beyond the ordinary!
Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and, most of all, identify fascinating new edibles to grow in your own gardens. Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening offers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongside beautiful photography, lore, insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetable himself and truly loves gardening.
More than 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs from the 50 most popular groups are featured in hands-on profiles that tell you how, where, and why to grow each one.
Take artichokes for example: They are far from the most common edibles home growers choose, but when and if you choose to grow artichokes, you'll be fortunate to find more than one seed option, even at the better nurseries. In truth, there are nearly a dozen varieties of artichoke that are suitable for home growing in just about any climate, and each has its own unique benefits and characteristics. In Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, you will find 10 types of artichoke described in through, loving detailâalong with helpful tips on where and how to acquire seeds for each. And artichokes are just one item in this field-tested garden basket. Other popular and fascinating vegetables include: celtuce, Asian greens, cowpeas, carrots and parsnips, potatoes, parsley, and of course the tomatoâyou'll find over two dozen varieties discussed.
If you are one of the more than 800,000 folks per year who has begun growing vegetables at home, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening is the reference you need to pursue this rewarding activity to a whole new level of excellence, satisfaction, and success. - Grand Central Pub
Horticulturist and lifelong gardener Matt Mattus reveals his field-tested favorites and insider tips for growing can't-miss varieties and rare specimens in Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening. - Grand Central Pub
Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening is your "201" level course in cultivating produce. Expand your knowledge base and discover options that go beyond the ordinary!
Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and, most of all, identify fascinating new edibles to grow in your own gardens. Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening offers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongside beautiful photography, lore, insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetable himself and truly loves gardening.
More than 200 varieties of vegetables and herbs from the 50 most popular groups are featured in hands-on profiles that tell you how, where, and why to grow each one.
Take artichokes for example: They are far from the most common edibles home growers choose, but when and if you choose to grow artichokes, you'll be fortunate to find more than one seed option, even at the better nurseries. In truth, there are nearly a dozen varieties of artichoke that are suitable for home growing in just about any climate, and each has its own unique benefits and characteristics. In Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, you will find 10 types of artichoke described in through, loving detail'along with helpful tips on where and how to acquire seeds for each. And artichokes are just one item in this field-tested garden basket. Other popular and fascinating vegetables include: celtuce, Asian greens, cowpeas, carrots and parsnips, potatoes, parsley, and of course the tomato'you'll find over two dozen varieties discussed.
If you are one of the more than 800,000 folks per year who has begun growing vegetables at home, Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening is the reference you need to pursue this rewarding activity to a whole new level of excellence, satisfaction, and success.
