It’s easy to start and maintain your own vegetable garden with this comprehensive guide covering everything from planting to preserving.
Whether you have a tiny yard or a lot of space, growing a vegetable garden can be an easy and cost-effective way to enjoy fresh, organic produce. With Will Cook’s simple container gardening techniques, you can grow tomatoes, cucumbers, kale, spinach, collards, head and leaf lettuces, bok choy, fruits, herbs, and much more!
In this book, Will explains how to pick your gardening location; prepare the soil and use compost; pick the right plants; prevent pest infestation and unwanted garden visitors; tend to your plants through all weather; timing and methods for harvesting; as well as how to store or preserve your bounty. Every section includes action steps, illustrations, and step-by-step tutorials.
This volume also includes illustrated instructions for building unique and beautiful terrariums, Japanese gardens, succulent gardens, and even cactus gardens. You’ll learn about coleus, bogonias, wishbone flower and dozens of other plants that are perfect for growing in containers.
