"This book is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener--even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn't know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener's Handbook demystifies gardening by providing the best, most proven methods for sowing, growing, and harvesting."--Provided by publisher

"Ask any gardener and they'll tell you keeping vegetable plants healthy and productive is no easy task. The Vegetable garden problem solver handbook contains all-natural answers to common problems plaguing your vegetable garden, including plant diseases, disorders, animal pests, and weather woes"-- Back cover.

"Detailed planting and care designs for 24 beginner-friendly gardens, from what to buy, where and when to plant, and how to care for each vegetable"-- Provided by publisher.

"Growing gorgeous flowers and delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs has never been easier, thanks to the power of grow bags. These lightweight, economical fabric pots have changed the gardening world forever. They're inexpensive, reusable, portable, and, best of all, their breathable nature means no roots circling around inside the pot! Instead, grow bag root systems are dense and well-branched due to the optimum soil air exchange they promote."--Back...

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Florida Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden. The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 300 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits,...

"Watching delicate seedlings sprout from the ground and plucking cute cherry tomatoes at the peak of ripeness--if this is your idea of living the dream, you'll want this friendly guide. Gardening expert Heather Rodino teaches the basics of growing your own vegetables, such as how to choose the right plants for a climate and guarding the crop from hungry critters. Included are 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs with detailed instructions...

Describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that shows how to produce a large amount of food on a quarter acre of land, providing tips on soil types, weed control, canning and preserving, and cooking for self-sufficiency.

"With The Creative Vegetable Gardener, lifestyle editor and master gardener Kelly Smith Trimble encourages readers to widen their focus, be playful, and imagine a vegetable garden that reflects their own unique aesthetic and offers a meditative sanctuary as well as a source of fresh, homegrown food"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"-- Provided by publisher.

"Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious in all of your favorite dishes. How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You'll find everything you need to...