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The Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables

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“A comprehensive guide for growing vegetables and herbs filled with hands on advice and time-tested techniques.” —The American Gardener
You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start—just follow the trustworthy advice found in The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Great Vegetables. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Profiles of popular edibles explain exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest your bounty. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success. Your backyard bounty awaits!
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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from April 2, 2021

      The past year saw a boom in amateur gardening, as people stuck at home sought to save money, compensate for food shortages, and relieve stress. The latest title from Forkner (Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest) offers these new gardeners practical advice and encouragement in a friendly, unpretentious tone. Forkner begins with an overview of basic principles: growing regions in the United States and southern Canada, temperature, light, water, soil, seeds, sustainable practices, garden planning and design, and a short glossary of common gardening terms. Next up is a month-by-month guide with gardening to-do lists by region and articles related to that month's tasks (e.g., sowing microgreens in January, water-wise gardening in July). The final section is an A--Z list of common garden vegetables; each entry includes a photo, suggested varietals, basic information on growing and harvesting, and a table of planting and harvesting dates by region. To cover so much ground in a short book, Forker has sacrificed some detail and specificity. More experienced gardeners and those growing in challenging or unusual conditions should consult books focused on their specific needs. VERDICT Enthusiastically recommended for new and novice gardeners who want a straightforward, unfussy guide to growing their own food.--Janet Crum, Northern Arizona Univ. Lib., Flagstaff

      Copyright 2021 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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