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With a distinguished list of general, regional, and national gardening titles, as well as illustrated step-by-step books that represent the standard of home DIY publishing, Cool Springs can proudly offer a beautiful, expertly written book to fit just about any home or garden project you can imagine.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"midwestern-birds-backyard-guide-by-bill-thompson-iii","title":"Midwestern Birds Backyard Guide by Bill Thompson III","description":"\u003cp class=\"book-subtitle\" id=\"ContentPlaceHolder1_BookSubtitleLbl\"\u003eBackyard Guide - Watching - Feeding - Landscaping - Nurturing - Indiana, Ohio, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the editor of the nation's premier birding magazine, this convenient guidebook features 55 of the most common birds that you are likely to see in backyards anywhere in the Midwest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOf all the classic American pastimes, perhaps none is as widely accessible as watching birds. Our unusually vast, diverse environmental landscape supports fascinating species and variations exclusive to each region of the country. While birders often spend their efforts in search of the rarest creatures, some of the most beautiful and intriguing birds are the ones that frequent our backyards (or nearby) daily. 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Barker (coauthor, The Feeder Watcher's Guide to Bird Feeding) and freelance writer Wolfson present a useful guide perfect for backyard bird watchers. The book starts with historical content on invasive species, introduced predators, and habitat loss. In addition, readers will find territory maps and material on bird food sources and identification. These projects cover all skill levels and are enhanced by wonderful illustrations. Contributor Chris Willett, a carpenter, provides clear blueprints with exploded views and detailed cut lists. Like Birdhouses You Can Build in a Day, this informative volume tailors designs to specific species. However, what sets this work apart is the inclusion of research and scientific study results on what makes a home suitable for a particular type of bird. VERDICT The designs here are for enthusiasts who prefer to serve the needs of the birds rather than human aesthetics. This well-organized and meticulously researched book is a winner.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFOREWORD\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003eWoodpeckers: The Original Birdhouse Builders\u003cbr\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1: MANY BIRDS NEED A HELPING HAND\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eClimate Change Impacts Birds\u003cbr\u003eGardening for Birds\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2: BUILD HOMES TO BENEFIT BIRDS\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust Visiting! 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This revised and updated edition continues to herald and expands on that same important message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Jessica Walliser lets readers in on the secrets to a garden that buzzes with activity. Her profiles, on the insects that fight pests and the best plants for attracting them, offer clear, practical tips.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Stewart Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"An aid for teachers as well as gardeners, who want to know more about the insects in their world.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Indianapolis Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"With [Jessica Walliser's] help, you can learn how to control pests through your gardening practices rather than your choice of insecticide.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGardening How-To\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A detailed, wholistic, and wonderfully illustrated guide to the lifestyles of all the insects that inhabit the organic garden as well as creating the conditions needed to encourage those you want in the fight against those you don't.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanet Natural\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"A delight! Easy to read and entertaining, yet packed with information not only on the beneficial insects themselves, but on the plants that can attract and support them, and on how to incorporate them into your garden. Highly recommended!\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eIt's Not Work, It's Gardening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Jessica Walliser, is a fresh look at an unavoidable part of the gardening experience.... a must-have tool for new and experienced gardeners alike.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFree Press\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Learn to identify good bugs and bad bugs...and what to plant to lure the cavalry.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewsday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow a Horticulturist Came to Bugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll About Beneficials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho They Are, How They Work, and What They Eat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Bug Profiles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeet the Predators and the Parasitoids\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardening for Bugs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere Plants and Insects Intersect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Profiles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Best Plants for Beneficials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Beneficial Border\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Guide to Designing for the Bugs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompanion Planting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBattling Pests with Plant Partnerships\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePutting It All Together\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho the Beneficials Eat and What to Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Commercial Stuff\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurchased Beneficials, Good Bug Lures, Supplemental Foods, and Seed Blends\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eResources\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Walliser\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a horticulturist and the award-winning author of seven gardening books. In addition, she is co-founder of the popular website SavvyGardening.com. Jessica is a two-time winner of the prestigious American Horticultural Society Book Award for her books \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAttracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden: A Natural Approach to Pest Control\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlant Partners: Science-based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For 15 years, Jessica contributed two weekly columns to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ePittsburgh Tribune-Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where she had the pleasure of covering a wide range of gardening topics. Jessica was also the long-time co-host of The Organic Gardeners, an award-winning program on KDKA Radio in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a degree in horticulture from the Pennsylvania State University and is the former owner of a 25-acre organic market farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool Springs Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublication Date: February 1, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6\" H x 9.0\" L x 8.0\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epaperback\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40933286772922,"sku":"9780760371718","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/AttractingBeneficialBugstoYourGarden.jpg?v=1661832694"},{"product_id":"the-modern-homestead-garden","title":"The Modern Homestead Garden: Growing Self-Sufficiency in Any Size Backyard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf concerns about the environment and the health and wellness of yourself and your family leave you longing to make a change, start growing and preserving your own organic foods. 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His grandfather taught him about vegetable gardening in first grade, and it ignited a passion that has been with him for 52 years. Gary started his YouTube channel,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Rusted Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, in 2011 as a way to enjoy himself and teach others about gardening. He has since grown his following to over 425,000 dedicated subscribers, and started a second channel,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy First Vegetable Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, a few years later to cater to first-time vegetable growers. His belief is that a garden wants to give, vegetables want to grow, and everyone can have a successful garden. Providing information and options in his videos, Gary's goal is to educate viewers so they can make informed choices about their gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy day, Gary is a clinical mental health therapist who has been working for Johns Hopkins for 15 years. 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Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color photography...the ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, school, and community library Gardening Horticulture instructional reference collections.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sowards is also a gifted writer. Her words bring the many acts and facts of gardening to life and illustrate her principles as vividly as her photographs.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvincetown Independent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"... answers every question from where to put the garden to how to prepare soil to deciding which veggies to plant.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCNN Underscored\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Sowards welcomes new gardeners to growing vegetables with a cheerful voice and a can-do attitude.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeather Prince\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerican Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'a useful and inspiring guide for those at the beginning of the veg-growing journey.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountryfile Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Welcome to the Classroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 The Foundation--What Every Garden Needs to Succeed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 Creating Your Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Growing with the Seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 The Need for Seed . . .or Not\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Grow Something Lovely--Designing a Captivating Space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 The Nitty-Gritty of Garden Management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Making the Harvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCONCLUSION Grow on, Gardener\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica Sowards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a homesteader and gardener who shares her journey through social media. She and her husband, Jeremiah, are raising their six children on a small hobby farm. They share their lives on their YouTube channel, Roots and Refuge Farm. She offers the insights they have gathered along the way in her books, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First-time Gardener: Growing Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (March 2021) and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First-Time Homesteader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (September 2022). 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Eric Kelley's 230 color photos add clarity and beauty to the written word.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eOregonLive.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Burke's book is filled with witty, easily-read information. The facts are intermixed with humorous stories of her mistakes while attaining her self-taught expertise.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriangle Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNot only will you learn about what crops to grow and when, but the book also guides readers through the process of building a garden and its benefits.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLifeSavvy.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePREFACE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's a Kitchen Garden and Why It's Time for a Revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Creating the Kitchen Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 1: SITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind the Perfect Kitchen Garden Spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 2: GATHER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect Your Kitchen Garden Elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 3: FRAME\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstall the Kitchen Garden Structures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 4: FILL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Soil and Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Growing the Kitchen Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 5: PLAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate Your Kitchen Garden Calendar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 6: PLANT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin to Grow In Your Kitchen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 7: TEND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Kitchen Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 8: HARVEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWays to Enjoy Kitchen Garden Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix One: How to Take the Next Step in the Kitchen Garden Revival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix Two: Garden Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppendix Three: Celebrate Local\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResources\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Photographer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Johnsey Burke\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the founder of Rooted Garden, one of the leading culinary landscape companies in the US. 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It truly felt like having a friend talking to you about flowers and how to make sure you succeed.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Bewley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudget Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Matt Mattus combined years of hands-on experience, an inquisitive mind, and decades of observation and trial to produce this invaluable piece of work. From the common to the unusual, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMastering the Art of Flower Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an insight into growing an eclectic collection of plants--the process of which is all beautifully expressed and demonstrated through the author's original voice.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFergus Garrett, Head Gardener, Great Dixter House \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGETTING YOUR GARDEN STARTED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRING BLOOMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNOWDROP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCROCUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHELLEBORE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINTER ACONITE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARCISSUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTULIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHYACINTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOODLAND ANEMONES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLEEDING HEART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRANUNCULUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALLIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANEMONE CORONARIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFORGET-ME-NOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLUMBINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURED FLOWERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIMROSE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIRIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLILAC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUMMER BLOOMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAVENDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAGAPANTHUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWISTERIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEONY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOSMOS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMARIGOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZINNIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMARANTHUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMARANTHUS TRICOLOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMARANTHUS HYBRIDUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCELOSIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLARKIA (GODETIA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCLARKIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGLOBE AMARANTH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRAWFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePETUNIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMISSION BELLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANNUAL PHLOX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSALPIGLOSSIS (PAINTED TONGUE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUTTERFLY FLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDIASCIA (TWINSPUR)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACROCLINIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIMULUS (MONKEY FLOWER)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNEMESIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASSEL FLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBIRD'S EYE GILIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVISCARIA (GERMAN CATCHFLY)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVACCARIA (COW COCKLE)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMEXICAN SUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACK-EYED SUSAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUNFLOWER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOREOPSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWERING TOBACCO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDELPHINIUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLARKSPUR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUMMER GLOXINIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSNAPDRAGON\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAFRICAN FOXGLOVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOXGLOVE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBRACHYCOME SWAM RIVER DAISY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTWEEDIA (BLUE MILKWEED)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFELICIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHACELIA (CALIFORNIA BLUEBELLS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANNUAL MALLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHOLLYHOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eANNUAL HIBISCUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAVATERA (ROSE MALLOW)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCABIOSA (PINCUSHION FLOWER)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRACHELIUM (BLUE THROATWORT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFALSE QUEEN ANNE'S LACE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOWERING CARROT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCUPHEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCERINTHE MAJOR (HONEYWORT)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTUBEROSE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIGNONETTE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCENTED VIOLET\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURED FLOWERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSWEET PEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOPPY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLILY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTOCK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePEONY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLAVENDER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWISTERIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTUMN BLOOMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURED FLOWERS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDAHLIA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGLADIOLUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHRYSANTHEMUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINTER BLOOMS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURED 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For 28 years, Mattus was employed by Hasbro, Inc. in creative roles ranging from Creative Director to Visual Futurist in their top-secret Innovation and Invention Lab. 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She and her partner, Karla Pankow, also own Bossy Acres, a 100-member community-supported agriculture farm in Minnesota that provides seasonal produce to members and area restaurants in an effort to build a strong and sustainable local food system. Millard often leads workshops on vegetable and herb gardening as well as herb preparation, fermentation, and cooking with seasonal ingredients. As editor of local sustainable food site Simple Good and Tasty, she encourages readers to connect with the state's abundance of organic growers, ranchers, food artisans, nonprofit agencies, and each other, forging a stronger food landscape. In addition to farming, teaching, and editing, she has contributed articles to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eHobby Farm Home\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eExperience Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUrban Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazines, along with many other publications. 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Ideas for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ere-purposing furniture\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eabound, such as transforming an old door into a drop-down potting bench. You can even extend your shed’s impact beyond the walls with garden features like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estepping stones and string lights\u003c\/strong\u003e. Most projects are shown with detailed,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003estep-by-step photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso you can see exactly how the work is done.\n\u003cp\u003eSo get started and create your own she shed style! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Whether you already have that sought-after shed or are still in the dreaming phase, author and she shed expert Erika Kotite will help you on your journey. 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After graduating from Cornell University, she worked as an environmental educa­tor for a decade, earned an MS degree, and transitioned into environmental journalism. Her clients include the National Audubon Society and Cornell University's Laboratory of Ornithology and College of Veterinary Medicine. 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bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUTTINGS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypes of cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenwood cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftwood cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemiripe cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardwood cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConifer cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCane cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf petiole cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf vein cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright leaf cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonocot leaf cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoot 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You will feel prepared to start gardening your food after reading dela Llana's guide.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDorvall Bedford\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSECTION 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGETTING STARTED WITH THE BASICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 1 Planning Your Garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 2 Soil and Fertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 3 Extending the Season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSECTION 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEASON BY SEASON IN THE GARDEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 4 Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 5 Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 6 Fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHAPTER 7 Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROFILES OF FAVORITE CROPS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINDEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMisilla dela Llana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the host of Learn to Grow on YouTube where she shares practical tips and useful gardening information. 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The book is a one-stop shop--vertical gardening, arbor making, espalier building, tree grafting, soil prep, compost building, drainage designing, container gardening, pruning strategies, drip irrigation building, disease resistance techniques, pest control, feeding and fertilization, and finally harvesting.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- Beth Py-Lieberman, \u003ci\u003eWashington Gardener Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Many green thumbs for this book...it's a great read. Highly recommended.\"-- Andrew Messinger, \u003ci\u003eThe Hampton Gardener\/27East.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Well done! [Wilhelmi's] Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden book presents all the bits of info, well-explained but simply, for beginning gardeners to know how to begin!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- Yvonne Savio, Southern California Horticultural Society Board of Directors\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eINTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the world of small-space fruit gardening\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 1 What's a Mini Fruit Garden?\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 2 Here's to Your Success!\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 3 Choosing the Best Fruit Trees for Your Climate\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 4 Grafted Trees and Their Importance to Small-Scale Home Orchards\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 5 Let's Get Planting!\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 6 Berries and Other Fruits\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 7 Caring for Your Home Fruit Garden\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 8 Pruning for Production, Size, and Structure\u003cbr\u003eCHAPTER 9 Managing Pests and Diseases\u003cbr\u003eLast Thoughts\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A\u003cbr\u003eResources\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Author\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristy Wilhelmi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eempowers people to grow their own food, to be more self-reliant, and to reduce pollution and waste, one garden at a time. 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Blooms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnthurium andraeanum--Flamingo Flower or Painter's Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAphelandra squarrosa--Zebra Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia species--Begonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus species--Citrus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClerodendrum thomsoniae--Bleeding-Heart Vine or Butterfly Flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClivia miniata--Natal Lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardenia jasminoides--Gardenia or Cape Jasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJusticia brandegeeana (formerly Beloperone guttata)--Shrimp Plant or False\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedinilla magnifica--Rose Grape or Chandelier Tree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpathiphyllum--Peace Lily or White Sails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESOURCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT T HE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINDEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLisa Eldred Steinkopf\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis The Houseplant Guru, who features all things houseplants on her blog, thehouseplantguru.com. 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Plus, learn the many varied ways plants protect themselves, from growing spines and producing toxic leaf compounds to emitting volatile chemicals that serve as messages to insect predators or warning signals to neighboring plants. Through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebeautiful illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efull-color photographs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of plants from around the world, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efascinating and relatable text\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, get to know your plant family like you never have before!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you grow houseplants on a windowsill, vegetables in raised beds, or shrubs and perennials along your front walk, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Gardener's Guide to Botan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey takes you on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea beautiful adventure into the amazing kingdom of plants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...a source of information that's not only trusted and highly credible, but also approachable for readers at any level and an absolute joy to read.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAwkward Botany\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Zona does an excellent job of explaining the scientific background of plants in great detail and giving definitions along the way to expand readers' full understanding. This highly recommended book is a fine addition to all gardening collections.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003eLori Wetherell\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I taught introductory botany for 43 years. Had \u003ci\u003eA Gardener's Guide to Botany\u003c\/i\u003e been available as a textbook, I would have used it every year. Dr. Scott Zona has done a superb job explaining plant biology in a delightful and accurate way. I recommend it without hesitation.\"-\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eProf. Karl J. Niklas, Cornell University\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is the book I have been waiting for! Dr Zona explains the hows and whys of plant science in a way that everyone can understand, demystifying terms such as polyploidy and angiosperm. This is a must-read for all gardeners who want to expend their understanding of the plants they grow.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003eJane Perrone, creator and host of the On the Ledge podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gardening is a wonderful hobby that is made all the better by a deeper understanding of the plants we grow. Within these pages, Dr. Scott Zona introduces readers to the inner workings of our botanical companions in a way that is fascinating, easy to understand, and often beautifully illustrated. For those looking to take their gardening hobby to the next level, this book is for you!\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003eDr. Matt Candeias, author and host of the \"In Defense of Plants\" podcast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"As a self- confessed plant geek without any formal training, I have often found gaps in my knowledge of botany. However, I have finally found a straightforward guide to understanding this fascinating world, with simple explanations, clear illustrations, and a delivery that doesn't assume prior knowledge of the subject! Love it!!!\"-\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003eMichael Perry, hortpreneur and founder of mrplantgeek.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eA Gardener's Guide to Botany\u003c\/i\u003e distils the complex topic of botany down to essential information that a gardener of any level will find immensely useful. Author Scott Zona achieves this without 'dumbing down' or oversimplifying the information. Instead, he offers precisely what a gardener needs to know and reminds us that gardening is not merely an art or a craft, but that it is science. This book will make better gardeners out of all of us.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- \u003c\/span\u003eMatt Mattus, author of Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening and Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Scott Zona\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a botanist, researcher, and educator with a focus on tropical plants. For 9 years he served as the curator of the Wertheim Conservatory and Greenhouses at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlorida International University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Miami, where he directed the restoration of the conservatory and maintained their research plant collections. Dr. Zona has collaborated with scientists worldwide on plant ecology research and has taught graduate- and undergraduate-level courses on tropical plant taxonomy. He guides garden tours and workshops for students, garden clubs, and the general public. In addition, he was a palm biologist with the Center for Tropical Plant Conservation at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Florida. He also educates houseplant enthusiasts through his online course, The Botany of Houseplants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cool Springs Press\" href=\"https:\/\/naturenurture.shop\/collections\/cool-springs-press\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCool Springs Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: N\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eovember 04, 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e256 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274751348922,"sku":"9781577159889","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/AGardener_sGuidetoBotany.jpg?v=1678071764"},{"product_id":"the-tiny-but-mighty-farm-cultivating-high-yields-community-and-self-sufficiency-from-a-home-farm","title":"The Tiny But Mighty Farm: Cultivating High Yields, Community, and Self-Sufficiency from a Home Farm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tiny But Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e, author Jill Ragan of YouTube's Whispering Willow Farm teaches you how to turn a typical suburban backyard into a productive mini farm.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBackyard mini farming\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is about regular people who live in regular houses turning all or part of their property into a productive, high-yielding mini farm. Unlike gardening, mini farming takes a very deliberate approach, with the main goal being to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egrow as much food as you can with as little land and as few resources as possible\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Everything is done with planning and purpose, rather than as a hobby. Whether your property is one-tenth of an acre, one full acre, or somewhere in between, there are so many \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eopportunities to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in creative and high-yielding ways\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf concerns about food security and the rising cost of food have you feeling uneasy, or if you just want to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eplay a bigger role in feeding your family and your community\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, starting a backyard mini farm is the answer. With Jill as your friendly and encouraging guide, you'll learn how to grow food for your family and, if you want, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esell part of your harvest for a profit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. From discovering what kind of mini farmer you want to be to selecting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe best high-yielding varieties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eplanning out and preparing your growing spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it's all covered in these pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Jill's help you'll learn:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe best tools\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor running a successful mini farm (hint: a tractor isn't on the list!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on whether to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egrow in the ground, in raised beds, or indoors\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esoil health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eimpacts the longevity of your backyard farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eheirlooms or hybrids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebring bigger yields\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to use structures like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh tunnels and greenhouses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto improve production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emany satisfactions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof growing food for others and how much money you can expect to earn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the process of cultivating food, you'll also be cultivating yourself, your family, and your community in the most beautiful and inspiring ways. With help from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Tiny But Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efood self-sufficiency and seasonal, organic eating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an achievable goal. Big yields from a typical backyard is what a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ewell-designed, functional mini farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is all about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny but Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a practical and inspiring guide for anyone desiring to make the most of their property. With beautiful images and even more beautiful words, this book will surely be a reference used by small farmers for years. Jill did an incredible job sowing her passions into her readers' hearts. \"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJessica Sowards, Roots and Refuge Farm, author of The First-Time Homesteader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny But Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an informative and most encouraging guide for any person interested in beginning their food cultivation journey. Jill is a knowledgeable teacher who shares gardening and farming set up options, tools, planting schedules, and insights into soil health. With this book, and the author's gentle support, I can think of no better time for new growers to get started.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAngela Ferraro-Fanning of Axe \u0026amp; Root Homestead, author of The Sustainable Homestead\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny But Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an important guide post on deciding how homesteading, gardening, and your unique motivations can and will intersect with your current lifestyle, obligations, and values. It's one thing to dream of living off the land and an entirely different reality upon commitment. Jill opens her heart and home to guide you through the ups, downs, lessons learned, hardships overcome, successes examined and repeated. Photos and illustrations help you envision what can be possible in your farm journey. 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It will also equip you with the essential information needed to achieve those dreams. Small scale, sustainable farms are the answer to our broken food system, and this book shows you just how impactful they can be!\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKim Doughty-McCannon, Bell Urban Farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"I wish I would have had this book as a reference when I started flower farming 22 years ago. The principles of planning and implementing your dreams found in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny but Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are applicable to anything you want to cultivate as a small farm enterprise. Jill's passion for educating others about sustainable growing really shows in a writing style that is easy to understand and truly heartfelt.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteve Kaufer, Sunflower Steve Seed Co.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny but Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a must read for anyone wanting to garden and be more self-sufficient. It is packed full of helpful tips, garden knowledge, and ways to cultivate a life well lived. There are also so many beautiful images and helpful charts to inspire your gardening journey. This book will be used in my home for many years to come\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnnette Thurmon, host of the Azure Farm podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny but Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e will inspire you to dig deep, reflect, and create a life you are proud of. This is not just a book about growing food. You will gain an immense amount of knowledge, whether you are a first-time gardener or a long-time grower. It is also a book that is going to show you how to connect with your land and your community. I read it from front to back and felt moved the entire time.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMandi Pickering, Wild Oak Farms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Tiny but Mighty Farm\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has a beautiful, empowering way of inspiring us to not only learn more about gardening but to also evaluate our own aspirations and values. Jill encourages us to dream bigger while also giving us all of the tools and details to actually achieve our goals through everything she has learned. I know that this book will also inspire others as it has me - as a wife, mom, daughter, and farmer. I'll definitely be sharing this book!\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLindsey Gilbert, owner of Willow Tree Flower Market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroduction: The Tiny Farm Journey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 1 Small-Farm Values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 2 What Kind of Farmer and Gardener Do You Want To Be?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 3 Grow With Purpose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 4 Soil: The Health \u0026amp; Longevity of Your Farm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 5 In-Ground, Raised Beds \u0026amp; Indoor Growing: Which is Right for You?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 6 Growing From Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 7 Tools \u0026amp; Efficient Systems to Grow On\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 8 How Structures, High Tunnels \u0026amp; Greenhouses Help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCHAPTER 9 Growing for Community: Turning Your Tiny Farm into a Business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConclusion: Keep Dreamin'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool Springs Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJanuary 24, 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.6\" H x 9.9\" L x 7.9\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e208 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274768781498,"sku":"9780760376454","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/products\/TheTinyButMightyFarm.jpg?v=1678072166"},{"product_id":"the-vegetable-garden-problem-solver-handbook-by-susan-mulvihill","title":"The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook by Susan Mulvihill","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you're tired of battling blight on your tomatoes, losing your basil to downy mildew, and watching deer raid your vegetable garden, you'll find all the answers you need right here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, author and veggie-growing guru Susan Mulvihill of YouTube's Susan's in the Garden is ready to set you up for long-term success in the vegetable garden. In these pages, Susan hands you all the info you need to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003estand firm against plant diseases, viruses, disorders, stressors, and even animal pests\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and to do it without having to turn to harsh synthetic chemical products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll-natural solutions to your worst gardening woes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are featured in an organized, problem-by-problem manner that makes this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ea quick and useful reference for both beginner and expert gardeners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This book is a wonderful companion to Susan's previous book, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which covers organic solutions for managing insect pests common in home veggie gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, not only will you discover how to get your plants off to a healthy start, you'll also find out how to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eproperly identify plant pathogens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, how to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etroubleshoot problems like pollination issues and weather-related disorders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and how to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eprevent ailments such as fruit cracking, leaf roll, and blossom end rot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition, Susan hands you natural solutions to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOver 28 bacterial and fungal diseases\u003c\/b\u003e, including nasties like powdery mildew, potato scab, and leaf spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLimit damage from plant-eating animals\u003c\/b\u003e, including birds, chipmunks, rabbits, groundhogs, gophers, deer, and 8 other critters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManage a dozen physiological disorders common to the veggie garden\u003c\/b\u003e, including bitterness, bolting, and sun scald\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrevent problems before they occur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing the many strategies detailed throughout these pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeeping vegetable plants healthy and productive is no easy task. An \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eextensive quick-reference chart\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis included to help with identification and to direct you to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ebest possible solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e based on both the symptoms you see and the vegetable those symptoms have appeared on. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis truly is THE guide every vegetable gardener has been waiting for!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"There's no such thing as a problem-free vegetable garden, but you've got no need to worry if you've got a copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Problem Solver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at hand. This book by Susan Mulvihill is the essential guide to troubleshooting problems and guiding your crops from seed to harvest.\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover; co-founder of SavvyGardening.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Susan is my kind of gardener - thinking from the ground up to solve garden problems at the root, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003etruly explaining\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e why they happen so you're armed with not only the solution - but the understanding that takes you from a good gardener to a great one.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKevin Espiritu, author of Field Guide to Urban Gardening and Grow Bag Gardening; founder of EpicGardening.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Susan Mulvihill has done it again! This is the ideal resource for many of vegetable gardening's most common and troublesome challenges. Practical, thorough, and loaded with useful charts and helpful illustrations, your gardening knowledge and confidence is about to jump to a whole new level. If you grow food, consider this your new must-have, go-to reference. I love it and you will too!\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe Lamp'l, Creator \u0026amp; Executive Producer of Growing a Greener World(R); Founder of joegardener.com \u0026amp; The Online Gardening Academy(TM)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook fills a nice niche in the home vegetable gardening world. It's a good companion to Susan's previous book, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. The disease and animal sections have clear, identifying photos and descriptions of diseases and animal damage, and Susan offers detailed, straight-forward solutions. What I really like is the amount of time Susan spends on describing and offering solutions to non-pest related problems such as poor germination, harsh weather, inadequate pollination, and physiological disorders. These problems often get overlooked by the home gardener and Susan's identification, descriptions and remedies offer helpful solutions.\" -- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharlie Nardozzi, author of The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening and Foodscaping\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"After reading this book, I feel more confident going into the growing season and looking forward to having a new reference book for dealing with vegetable garden issues!\"-- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudget Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 NURTURE YOUR GARDEN \u0026amp; TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet Your Plants Off to the Best Start Possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 VEGETABLE PLANT DISEASE GUIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVegetable Crops and Potential Diseases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisease Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Strategies Explained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganic Disease Control and Prevention Products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 CRITTERS IN THE GARDEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBirds, Chipmunks, Deer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGophers, Pocket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroundhogs (a k a Woodchucks, Marmots)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMice, Moles, Opossums, Porcupines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRabbits, Raccoons, Rats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkunks, Tree Squirrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoles, Meadow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRESOURCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT SUPPLIERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePHOTO CREDITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINDEX\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan Mulvihill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a long-time garden columnist with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Spokesman-Review\u003c\/i\u003e, a Master Gardener, and author of the blog, Susan's in the Garden. Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorthwest Gardener's Handbook\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. 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She has lived and gardened at her 1935 English Tudor home in Oklahoma City for the past 30 years. Her garden has been featured in numerous magazines, including \u003ci\u003eSouthern Living\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVictoria\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGarden Gate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOklahoma\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMother Earth News\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. Linda has hosted a weekly gardening segment on Oklahoma's News 4 for 14 years. She also runs her own online television channel, Linda Vater TV, and has partnered with brands such as HGTV, Park Seed, the Home Depot, and the Southern Living Plant Collection. Linda's line of gardening products, the Linda Vater Signature Collection, will debut on QVC in the spring of 2021.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" \u003ci\u003eIf I did it, so can you\u003c\/i\u003e captures the essence of Linda Vater's new book \u003ci\u003eThe Elegant Edible Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. Her insights will help you capture the romance, artistry, and experiential nature of your garden and garden living--at your own pace. Long-time fans of Linda's wildly popular Instagram account @potagerblog will love this book--as well as readers who get to know her through these pages.\" -- \u003cb\u003eJim Peterson, Publisher GardenDesign.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Linda's thoughtful, practical approach to garden design helps make it less daunting and more doable. Her own garden is pure magic, and this very personal account of its evolution is filled with inspiration, completely relatable experiences, and advice that every gardener can use, whether you garden in inches or acres.\"-- \u003cb\u003eKristin Beane Sullivan, Editor, Garden Gate magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Linda Vater does it again. The inspirational content and endless charm that we know and love her for translate perfectly onto the page. We get a peek into Linda's garden like we've never quite seen before, and a detailed explanation of how she did it all - and how we can do it, too. This book is full of candid stories, gorgeous inspiration, and thorough garden design advice. It is a must-have for anyone who loves pretty things.\"-- \u003cb\u003eKatie Dubow, President, Garden Media Group and QVC guest host\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I have followed Linda and her work on Instagram and YouTube for several years. Linda is a gifted gardener, and I'm amazed by her style and garden. Her book is a treasure.\"-- \u003cb\u003eClaus Dalby, Danish gardening celebrity and author of Containers in the Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Though we have worked with Linda for years, her work and her gardens continue to energize and inspire us, just as we know she does for many gardeners. In this book, Linda again demonstrates that our garden dreams are within reach. We can have a garden or landscape uniquely our own, growing joy as rich and flavorful as the plants we coax from the soil.\"-- \u003cb\u003e- Corrina Murray, Southern Living(R) Plant Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Perhaps most importantly, Vater reminds us that the joy is in our gardening journeys and in the multifaceted beauty of the gardens we create and share with others.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cb\u003eAndrea Siegel\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Are you looking for the perfect gardening book to inspire you to create the perfect kitchen garden? If so, we think you will loveThe Elegant Edible Garden.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cb\u003eSusan Bewley\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBudget Earth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"The book is beguiling and engaging from the first moment, with beautiful photography and useful illustrations throughout.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Oklahoma City Sentinel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"...as The Elegant and Edible Garden illustrates, with a bow to necessity, it is possible to create the garden of our dreams...\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eConnecticut Horticultural Society\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool Springs Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePub Date: April 12, 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.8\" H x 10.0\" L x 8.2\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42488006639802,"sku":"9780760372371","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0444\/2213\/5968\/files\/A1w9rNLAUQS.jpg?v=1687019246"},{"product_id":"garden-alchemy-80-recipes-and-concoctions-for-organic-ferilizers-plant-elixirs-potting-mixes-pest-deterrents-and-more","title":"Garden Alchemy: 80 Recipes and Concoctions for Organic Ferilizers, Plant Elixirs, Potting Mixes, Pest Deterrents, and More","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e is a hands-on guide for do-it-yourself gardeners who want to turn their garden into gold using natural recipes and herbal concoctions (while saving both time and money!).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e This gardening recipe and project book is packed with over 80 ideas to naturally beautify your garden, using organic methods that regenerate your soil and revitalize your plants. By following the processes that are closest to nature, it brings the gardener in sync with the garden, allowing plants to thrive with less effort and less cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Recipes for mixing your own potting soils and homemade organic fertilizers give you the freedom to choose what ingredients make their way into your garden. Step-by-step instructions for building a compost pile, concocting soil tests, and constructing inexpensive DIY seed-starting equipmen\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003et \u003c\/b\u003eare accompanied by gorgeous, full-color, step-by-step photography. You'll also find recipes for natural pest deterrents and traps, garden teas, and growth-boosting foliar sprays to help your garden grow strong all season long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e starts with home experiments to help you get to know your soil and customize recipes for your individual needs. The rest of the chapters share how to decipher and combine natural ingredients to make the best quality amendments and elixirs. Detailed descriptions of earth-based materials demystify common ingredients, such as mycorrhizae, biochar, and greensand, and help you learn how to fix common garden problems with minimal effort. The simple method of making use of what you have available supports plants better than brand-name products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDozens of recipes and projects include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHomemade seed bombs, disks, and tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGranular and liquid natural fertilizer recipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDIY rooting hormone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerbal anti-fungal spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant propagation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil care recipes to adjust the pH and manage fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e13 specialty potting mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7 clever traps for common garden pests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWritten by Stephanie Rose, the creative gardener, permaculturist, and herbalist behind the popular website Garden Therapy, this fun and beautifully illustrated book is packed with great ideas and inspiration for DIY gardeners who want to embrace their creativity and have more control of the garden's care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStephanie Rose\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage better living through plants. Her books include \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Regenerative Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. As a long-time student and teacher of organic gardening, permaculture design, herbalism, and natural skin care formulation, she enjoys inspiring others to learn how to grow and use plants, with a focus on regenerative practices that are green, healthy, and natural. She is a member of Garden Communicators International, the Permaculture Institute of North America, the International Herb Association, and volunteers to develop children's gardens as a Vancouver Master Gardener. She shares stories, recipes, and projects on her inspiring website, GardenTherapy.ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \"Packed with an abundance of fun ideas, simple recipes, and easy DIY's, \u003ci\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e shows you how to grow a great garden from the ground up. From nourishing the soil with organic amendments to crafting custom fertilizers, foliar sprays, and teas, Stephanie's recipes are inspired by the bounty of natural ingredients provided by Mother Nature. There are also plenty of fun projects for all levels of gardeners with ideas for crafting handy items like seed tapes and seed bombs to creating habitats for bees and butterflies. This book is ideal for food and flower gardeners, or anyone who wants to grow a greener garden.\"-- \u003cb\u003eNiki Jabbour\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNiki Jabour - 2019 American Horticultural Society Award-winning author and longtime radio host of T\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \"In her new colorful book, Stephanie Rose nails the simplicity and magic of soil science--making it easy for gardeners to use what's on hand--from common plants to other biomass to grow in ideal conditions. Readers will now have the wisdom they need to create healthy and fertile soil for their gardens!\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessi Bloom, best-selling author, CPH, ECP, ISA arborist, and owner of NW Bloom Ecological Services\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \" \u003ci\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e is full of crafty, thrifty, and \u003ci\u003efun\u003c\/i\u003e DIY projects that will keep your garden thumb green all year long. I especially appreciate her nod to organics and sustainability throughout the book. Buy this book and get growing!\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Highland, President, Organic Mechanics Soil Company, and author of Practical Organic Gardening\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e \"Stephanie has nailed it with her recipes for growing a healthier garden. 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This is a guy who walks the talk and shares clearly how he achieves beautiful results.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Dowding\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of 12 books, including Charles Dowding No Dig, and You Tube garden educator\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"With the soul of a farmer and his reverence for the soil, Joe is a role model for anyone wanting to up their vegetable-gardening game.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Roach\u003c\/strong\u003e, garden writer for The New York Times and author of A Way to Garden\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l has done it again! Not only does he tell you how to make a superb vegetable garden, he also explains why his recommendations work as well as they do. Joe claims that this beautifully illustrated book does not answer every question about vegetable gardening, but I am skeptical; it certainly answered all of mine.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Tallamy\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Bringing Nature Home, Nature's Best Hope, and The Nature of Oaks\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In this long-awaited garden guide from the man with the greenest of thumbs, 'Joe Gardener' walks the reader through his garden from artichokes to winter squash, sharing tips he's amassed over decades of tending his own plots. Be prepared to have your muck boots knocked off!\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Steele\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and author of Gardening with Chickens\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe breaks down everything you need to know to create a productive food garden using modern techniques. As a naturalist concerned about pollinator and songbird decline, I can say Joe's advice on managing pests and using natural gardening practices is spot on. This is now my go-to vegetable gardening book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eDavid Mizejewski\u003c\/strong\u003e, Naturalist, National Wildlife Federation\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"If you're a beginner to vegetable gardening, I definitely recommend this book. If you have already experience growing vegetables, again, I recommend this book. Clearly, and with oodles of informative and luscious photos, Joe Lamp'l covers everything from where to site your garden to soil care to tips on growing individual vegetables to harvest, and everything in between.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eLee Reich\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Growing Figs in Cold Climates, The Pruning Book, and Weedless Gardening.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Precise, concise, and full of actionable advice, Joe's book is my go-to guide for growing a greener world and a more beautiful and bountiful garden no matter where you live! His sage wisdom continues to inspire and educate gardeners in the Bronx and all around the world! Read the book and you too will MAKE EPIC HAPPEN!\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eStephen Ritz\u003c\/strong\u003e, Founder of Green Bronx Machine\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A well-researched, carefully organized, and beautifully written book, Joe is a true gardening scholar who has done an amazing job of taking the knowledge he has gained over a lifetime and putting it into an easy to read and understand form that even beginning gardeners can use. This is destined to be the go-to source for vegetable gardeners.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eJeff Gillman\u003c\/strong\u003e, PhD, author of 5 gardening books and Director of the UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l demystifies the essential components of successful organic gardening in this well-organized resource. His vast knowledge will help new and experienced gardeners alike in their quest to grow healthy, productive edible crops!\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eSusan Mulvihill\u003c\/strong\u003e, author The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook and creator of SusansintheGarden.com.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l demystifies organic gardening in a way only Joe can. In The Vegetable Gardening Book, he guides us through the process of growing flavor-filled food that, when done right, is good for you and the planet. Learn how to foster ecologically rich soil and biodiversity, and tend your garden from seed to harvest. This book is like a conversation with an old friend.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eEmily Murphy\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Grow Now and Grow What You Love.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l knows how to grow things; I've seen that up close and personal. I've spent time in his wonderful garden, had hours of garden conversations on the phone or on podcasts, and worked alongside him as we share our knowledge with our Growing Epic Tomato students. Even better, Joe knows how to impart his knowledge in a clear, direct and engaging way. Gardening is in his blood - it is his passion. This beautiful, comprehensive, well written book is a must read for all who wish to grow their own vegetables, no matter what the experience level.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eCraig LeHoullier\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Epic Tomatoes\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Vegetable Gardening Book pairs Joe Lamp'l's lifelong quest for knowledge and lush photos to create an easy-to-follow seed-to-harvest guide for the modern gardener. It exemplifies the joy and beauty gardening provides to communities and family tables alike.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eDiane Ott Whealy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Co-Founder of Seed Savers Exchange\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l's popular and pragmatic garden voice sings across the pages of this gardening tome. Illustratively photographed, beautifully organized, and concisely written, this is the resource I wish I had from the beginning. Joe's candor and expertise permeate every detail - he's thought of everything to help you grow your very best garden. A must-have gardening resource for every level of gardener.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eMeg Cowden\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Plant Grow Harvest Repeat\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"A must have for all gardeners, this comprehensive vegetable guide is full of essential information and beautiful images. Joe has done a magnificent job sharing his life-long passion for growing and is sure to inspire others to sow a few seeds and enjoy the harvest!\" \u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eBrie Arthur\u003c\/strong\u003e, horticulturist and author of The Foodscape Revolution and Gardening with Grains.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe is a life-long vegetable gardener. He has the unique perspective of learning from his personal experiences in his own gardens and hosting a gardening podcast and TV show where he has gleaned tips from other expert gardeners. The result is this comprehensive, organic gardening book filled with Joe's inspiration and practical advice.\" \u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eCharlie Nardozzi\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of The Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Despite the many vegetable gardening books already on the market, Joe Lamp'l's entry is by far the best of the lot. The conversational tone made it especially easy to read. The comprehensive coverage of the topic, having everything in one place, and the handy index will prove invaluable for experienced and novice gardeners alike. The vegetable grow guide is a treasure.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eLorraine Ballato\u003c\/strong\u003e, horticulturist, and author of Success with Hydrangeas\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Joe Lamp'l has out done himself with his new comprehensive 'how-to' book on vegetable gardening, which we think is the best we've seen. It covers every aspect of vegetable gardening, including individual informational pages specifically for each type of vegetable. It's beautifully written and the images are superb. This amazing book will give you guidance to help you successfully grow your own produce.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- \u003cstrong\u003eBrent and Becky Heath\u003c\/strong\u003e of Brent and Becky's Bulbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"The Vegetable Gardening Book covers everything you need to get started, expand a garden, or just grow vegetables with more success. The layout of the book makes it an easy-to-use reference tool. You can quickly find what information you need when you need it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e-- - \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Mason Ziegler\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of Vegetables Love Flowers and Cool Flowers\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Joe Lamp'l is the knowledgeable, encouraging guide you need to grow vegetables - from seed to harvest. His can-do attitude is perfect for novice growers, but even experienced gardeners will benefit from his practical advice and techniques. He outlines in simple steps what you need to know to become a successful vegetable gardener and gives you the confidence you need to get started.\"-- \u003cstrong\u003eNiki Jabbour\u003c\/strong\u003e, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover, co-founder of SavvyGardening.com\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"...one of my top five gardening books for beginners. 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Angela--also the co-host of the \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHOMESTEADucation\u003c\/i\u003e podcast and author of the Little Homesteader\/Little Country Cottage series of children's books--has spent more than a decade building and strengthening her small acreage homestead and shares the lessons chapter by chapter: \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSite Selection: \u003c\/b\u003eEvaluate the elements, water flow and management, wildlife considerations, effective layouts, land elevation, water access points, permaculture zones, considerations based on acreage, how to remedy site shortcomings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil: \u003c\/b\u003eThe importance of soil, symptoms of poor soil, synthetics, water and erosion, healthier crops and animals, how to regenerate soil, cover crops, no-till method, perennial plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing: \u003c\/b\u003e Catching and storing water with swales, catchment ponds, and rain barrels; sunlight and garden design including mandala, terrace, and forest; plant choices; companion planting; holistic pest management including cultural, physical, and biological options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePasture: \u003c\/b\u003e Design considerations, cover cropping, grazing, animal compatibility, pasture rotation, closed-loop grazing systems, maintenance, solar fencing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnimals: \u003c\/b\u003eChickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and the sustainable coop; sheep, goats, pigs, and sustainable living quarters; horses, cows, donkeys, and sustainable stable; natural remedies; livestock guardian dogs and barn cats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompost: \u003c\/b\u003e What is compost?, hot vs. cold, decomposition and carbon to nitrogen ratios, creating a composting system, tier considerations, access and rotation, uses of compost, compost tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverstory: \u003c\/b\u003e Nut trees and permaculture contributions, pollinator groups, fruiting trees, planting in guilds, pest management, tree health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Wherever you want to start first, follow along and make your homestead \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e more resilient by making it more sustainable\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAngela Ferraro-Fanning\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught first-generation farmer who built Axe \u0026amp; Root Homestead, a six-acre farm in central New Jersey. 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She began her career selling cut flowers to local florists and Colonial Williamsburg, a business that soon grew to include florists, supermarkets, farmer's markets, a garden-share program, and a subscription service and later expanded into selling the tools, supplies, and seeds that she uses in her own garden. At the same time, Lisa has steadily built a speaking career leading presentations and workshops for garden clubs, master gardeners, commercial growers, and other groups centering on her simplified organic gardening methods. 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Join the revolution and say goodbye to the burden of lawn care and hello to summer weekends relaxing by the pool or camping with family and friends. Whether you want to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereplace the entire lawn or just reduce the amount of land dedicated to turf\u003c\/b\u003e, it's time to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eusher in a new and improved idea of what a beautiful lawn should be.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Groundcover Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e is a helpful, practical guide for selecting appropriate ground covers for your garden. 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If you've been waiting for an excuse to rip up your lawn, this book is the perfect inspiration to get started.\"-- \u003ci\u003eDavid J. Ellis, Editor, The American Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I thought I knew a thing or two about groundcovers; it turns out that Kathy knows a thing or a hundred about them. She has simplified this large group of plants by helping us chose a groundcover based not only on its beauty, but more importantly, based on its garden attributes. Plants for shade and disease resistance are provided, as well as well as those that pollinators visit and deer avoid. My favorite however was finding groundcovers that were leaf swallowers, plants that not only hide fallen leaves but help in breaking them down for further enrichment. 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This timely publication is packed full of practical information from selecting the right plant for the right place to presenting important design and maintenance practices to maximize the effectiveness of these exceptional plants in the garden. Now more than ever the garden community craves sustainable alternatives to high maintenance lawns and this book delivers the goods.\"-- \u003ci\u003eVincent A. Simeone, horticulturist, lecturer, author of Sustainable Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Tired of mowing again and again? \u003ci\u003eGroundcover Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e suggests and pictures plenty of mostly low-growing, weed-suppressing alternatives to turf, plus explains in terms of climate change, why it is more responsible to install groundcovers instead. The plant chart includes growing details for attractive fuss-free, pollinator-attracting plants. 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As you check these projects off your to-do list, you'll find you've \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereduced your long-term work load\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econserved water and other resources\u003c\/b\u003e, turned your yard into a\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e habitat for wildlife\u003c\/b\u003e, and learned to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egrow perennial foods in creative ways\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 80 featured projects include \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e on how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmploy intensive planting to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereduce weeding and watering chores\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse living mulches to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eamend the soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBuild self-watering planters and wicking beds to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ereduce water use\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInstall a rain garden to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecatch runoff\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant a wildlife hedge to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esupport creatures\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ecreate a windbreak and noise buffer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompost projects and systems to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erepurpose waste on-site\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMake a butterfly migration station to \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esupport pollinators \u003c\/b\u003eof all sorts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e A healthy, organic, regenerative garden is a perfect example of a \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eself-sustaining ecosystem\u003c\/b\u003e; everything works in tandem, is intricately connected, and comes full circle to create its own never-ending cycle of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Rose\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage better living through plants. Her books include \u003ci\u003eGarden Alchemy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Regenerative Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. As a long-time student and teacher of organic gardening, permaculture design, herbalism, and natural skin care formulation, she enjoys inspiring others to learn how to grow and use plants, with a focus on regenerative practices that are green, healthy, and natural. She is a member of Garden Communicators International, the Permaculture Institute of North America, the International Herb Association, and volunteers to develop children's gardens as a Vancouver Master Gardener. She shares stories, recipes, and projects on her inspiring website, GardenTherapy.ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\" \u003ci\u003eThe Regenerative Garden\u003c\/i\u003e provides an inspiring blueprint (or greenprint!) for helping gardeners map out realistic steps to take in their own garden. 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It is an invitation to collaborate, discover our compassion, and to be generous to all that exists. We have a responsibility to practice the exchange of reciprocity and to respect our living world. My deep respect to those who dare to follow these instructions. Chi-miigwech \/ thank you, Stephanie, for reweaving us back to the right relationship and witness what lives with us. 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A mindset I share deeply. She takes you from soil, to sharing your gardening with your surrounding community, and all the steps in between. I'll be adding some of her DIY projects to my gardens. The beauty of this book is that you'll create a garden that, with time, becomes better at taking care of itself.\"-- \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Pilarchik, author of The Modern Homestead Garden, founder of The Rusted Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Within each chapter are many projects that you can readily accomplish at reasonable cost and time. In fact, you might scratch your head and think....why haven't I done that. Do not scold yourself because with this book in hand, you can do it! 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Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of \u003ci\u003eNorthwest Gardener's Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eand author of \u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition to being a prolific writer, Susan is also a garden photographer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Susan Mulvihill is a wonderful storyteller in writing about her long experience with growing vegetables. It's a pleasure to go on her journey. 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