The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book: Solutions to Every Problem You'll Ever Face; Answers to Every Question You'll Ever Ask (Answer Book (Storey))

From the Publisher: What happens between the hopeful spring weekends spent planting seeds and the warm summer morning when the gardener wanders back into the rows of vegetable plants with picking basket in hand? Plenty! Every healthy vegetable garden represents an entire world of activity and every vegetable gardener, no matter how experienced, wants to know more about what's going on in those tidy rows and how to handle any growing quandary that may arise throughout the season. The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book has all the answers, gathered together in a sturdy little book for handy in-the-garden reference. Gardeners will find helpful, uncomplicated responses to questions on planning and planting a vegetable garden, improving soil, caring for crops, and organically controlling pests and diseases. The second section of the book takes readers on a veggie-by-veggie tour of the most popular crops, offering detailed advice on everything from starting seeds to knowing when to harvest. Having trouble choosing tomato varieties? Need advice on staking beans? It's all here in easy-to-access answers to everyday questions. The popularity of vegetable gardening is at an all-time high. Homegrown vegetables taste great, nourish body and soul, and provide the additional security of knowing where the produce comes from and how it was grown. The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book feeds readers all the insider's tips and tricks, practical advice, and organic wisdom necessary for growing the very best crops. Read more... Abstract: Home grown vegetables taste great, nourish body and soul, and provide the additional security of knowing where the produce comes from and how it was grown. This book feeds readers the insider's tips and tricks, practical advice, and organic wisdom necessary for growing the better crops. Read more... What happens between the hopeful spring weekend spent planting seeds and the summer morning when the gardener wanders back into the rows of vegetable plants with picking basket in hand? Plenty! Every healthy vegetable garden is an entire world of activity, and every vegetable gardener, no matter how experienced, wants to know more about what's going on in those tidy rows and how to handle any growing quandary that may arise during the season. The Veggie Gardener's Answer Book has all the answers, gathered together in a sturdy little book for handy in-the-garden reference. Gardeners will find helpful, uncomplicated responses to questions on planning and planting a vegetable garden, improving soil, caring for crops, and organically controlling pests and diseases.The second section of the book takes readers on a veggie-by-veggie tour of the most popular crops, offering detailed advice on everything from starting seeds to harvesting. Having trouble choosing tomato... Content: Question, anyone? -- Part 1: Digging In: Creating And Maintaining A Great Vegetable Garden -- Planning and planting a vegetable garden -- Soil and composting -- Caring for the garden -- Pest, diseases, and other problems -- Part 2: Crop By Crop: Secrets Of Success With Your Favorite Vegetables -- Artichoke -- Asparagus -- Beans -- Beets, radishes, and other root crops -- Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and friends -- Carrots -- Celery -- Corn -- Cucumbers -- Eggplants -- Lettuce, spinach, and other leafy crops -- Melons and watermelons -- Okra -- Onions and garlic -- Peas -- Peppers -- Potatoes -- Squash and pumpkins -- Sweet potatoes -- Tomatoes -- Glossary -- Resources -- Index. Barbara Ellis provides expert answers for all of your toughest vegetable-growing questions. Designed to be used as an in-the-garden reference, this sturdy little volume is packed with helpful information on everything from planning a garden and sowing seeds to battling pests and harvesting organic crops. With clever tricks to cut down on weed growth, secrets for maximizing production in confined growing spaces, and fail-safe watering guidelines, youll have the know-how and inspiration to grow your most abundant vegetable garden ever.#160