Gardening for everyone : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home / Julia Watkins.
Material type: TextPublisher: Boston : Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780358651901
- 0358651905
- Gardening for everyone
- Growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Adult Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | NonFiction | 635 W335 | Available | 33111010642870 | ||||
Adult Book | Main Library | NonFiction | 635 W335 | Checked out | 05/18/2024 | 33111010802730 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects
Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs (as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants). The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden--planning, building, planting, tending, and harvesting--followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till "lasagna" gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops.
"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." -- Publisher description.
Includes index.
How to use this book -- Planning: Assessing your space and choosing a location ; Growing in small spaces ; Choosing a gardening method ; Selecting materials for raised beds ; Choosing the right containers ; Understanding soil ; Getting to know plants ; What to grow ; When to plant ; How to plant ; Putting your plan on paper ; Keeping a garden journal -- Building: Building a framed raised bed garden ; Creating a no-dig raised bed garden ; Preparing containers for a container garden ; Creating an indoor kitchen garden -- Planting: Starting with seeds or seedlings ; Transparent seedlings ; Direct-sowing seeds -- Tending: Helpful tools ; Watering ; Weeding ; Feeding ; Supporting ; Pruning ; Hand-pollinating ; Preventing and managing pests ; Welcoming beneficial insects ; Attracting beneficial organisms ; Pest control methods ; Common pests and solutions ; Preventing and managing disease ; Extending the growing season -- Harvesting: Harvesting tips ; Storing produce ; Preserving herbs ; Saving seeds ; Tips for saving seeds ; Preparing the garden for winter.