A novice-friendly, month-by-month reference by the former Pacific Horticulture editor and author of The Handmade Garden includes coverage of such topics as soil health, sun exposure, correct watering and effective mulching and fertilizing. Original. 20,000 first printing.
Millions of people started vegetable gardening this year for the first time&;this beginner-friendly guide offers them all the information they need to do so successfully.
Your Backyard Bounty Awaits!
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.
