The vegetable gardener's book of building projects : raised beds, cold frames, compost bins, planters, plant supports, trellises, harvesting and storage aids

"39 building projects transform your modest vegetable garden into a model of efficiency and comfort. For a fraction of the cost of buying retail, you can build handsome, handcrafted items that will encourage your vegetables to thrive, extend your growing season, or simply offer a place to relax among your plants. Each building project is functional, attractive, and easy to complete with basic tools"--Page 4 of cover. Abstract: As gardeners spend more time in their gardens, they look for ways to make their gardens more productive, their garden chores easier, and their outdoor spaces more enjoyable. This book presents 39 ideas for the projects ranging from cold frames to compost bins, from planters to picnic tables, and from trellises to tool storage. Read more...

guided By A Rediscovered Spirit Of Self-sufficiency, A Renewed Sense Of Thrift, And A Deepened Commitment To The Natural Environment, Legions Of People Are Finding Satisfaction In Vegetable Gardening. As Gardeners Spend More Time In Their Yards, They Look For Ways To Make Their Gardens More Productive, Their Garden Chores Easier, And Their Outdoor Spaces More Enjoyable.

now, With Just A Little Time And A Handful Of Tools, Gardeners Can Create Handsome, Handcrafted Items For Their Gardens At A Fraction Of The Cost Of Buying Retail. the Vegetable Gardeners Book Of Building Projects Presents 39 Ideas For Simple Projects From Cold Frames To Compost Bins, From Planters To Picnic Tables, And From Trellises To Tool Storage. Each Project Was Hand-selected By Storey's Editors To Be Functional, Attractive, And Easy To Complete. Each Includes Step-by-step Instructions, Detailed Illustrations, Complete Materials And Lumber Lists, No-nonsense Tips, And A Four-color Photograph Of The Finished Product In Its Natural Setting. Projects Are As Practical As They Are Simple; Many Are Ideal For The Beginning Woodworker, And Most Can Be Completed In A Matter Of Hours.

whether A Gardener Needs A Support For His Beans And Peas Or Looks Forward To Relaxing In A Lawn Chair Or Garden Swing When The Work Is Done, These Plans Are The Perfect Starting Point.

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beyond Gardening-specific Projects, The Editors Also Include Outdoor Structures And Furniture. Each Of The 39 Projects Feature Exploded-view Diagrams With Measurements And A List Of Needed Materials. Because Of Their Simplicity, These Structures Are Great For Beginning Diyers. Despite Some Ordinary Furniture, This Collection Is Perfectly On Target As Home And Community Gardening Becomes More Popular.

Build an efficient and productive garden! These 39 simple-to-make projects are designed to increase your harvest while simultaneously making your garden chores easier. Requiring no specialized equipment or previous woodworking experience, detailed step-by-step instructions guide you through the construction of cold frames, compost bins, raised beds, potting benches, trellises, and more. Most of the projects can be made in just a few hours, so you can spend more time enjoying your beautiful and thriving garden. Contains illustrated, step-by-step instructions for thirty-nine building projects for vegetable gardens, including a classic compost bin, a tool rack, potting bench, berry box, solar dryer, picnic table, garden swing, and flower press Content: Building projects for: Planting and growing -- Harvesting and preserving -- Relaxing and enjoying your backyard.