Book

Watkins, Julia, 1976- author.

Gardening for everyone : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home / Julia Watkins.

Boston : Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]

©2022

294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." -- Publisher description.

Vegetable gardening.

Herb gardening.

Kitchen gardens.

Gardening.

Sustainable horticulture.

Sustainability.

Instructional and educational works.

Growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home

Includes index.

How to use this book -- Planning. Assessing your space and choosing a location ; Growing in small spaces ; Choosing a gardening method ; Selecting materials for raised beds ; Choosing the right containers ; Understanding soil ; Getting to know plants ; What to grow ; When to plant ; How to plant ; Putting your plan on paper ; Keeping a garden journal -- Building. Building a framed raised bed garden ; Creating a no-dig raised bed garden ; Preparing containers for a container garden ; Creating an indoor kitchen garden -- Planting. Starting with seeds or seedlings ; Transplanting seedlings ; Direct-sowing seeds -- Tending. Helpful tools ; Watering ; Weeding ; Feeding ; Supporting ; Pruning ; Hand-pollinating ; Preventing and managing pests ; Welcoming beneficial insects ; Attracting beneficial organisms ; Pest control methods ; Common pests and solutions ; Preventing and managing disease ; Extending the growing season -- Harvesting. Harvesting tips ; Storing produce ; Preserving herbs ; Saving seeds ; Tips for saving seeds ; Preparing the garden for winter -- Playing. Newspaper seedling pots ; Seed tape ; Origami seed envelopes ; Stepping-stones ; Clay garden markers ; Upcycled chair planter ; Sack of potatoes ; Basket of strawberries ; Homemade scarecrow ; Bean teepee ; Gourd birdhouse ; Wildflower seed paper ; Edibe flower lollipops ; Summer bouquet ice pops ; Hibiscus-mint sun tea ; Lilac scones ; Dandelion flower syrup ; Sunflower house ; Savory herbal biscuits ; Botanical shortbread cookies ; Herbal soup wreaths ; Gardener's hand scrub ; Herb and spice fire starters ; Citronella lemon bowl candles -- Plant profiles. Arugula ; Asparagus ; Basil ; Beets ; Broccoli ; Brussels sprouts ; Cabbage ; Carrots ; Chives ; Cilantro ; Corn ; Cucumbers ; Dill ; Eggplant ; Garlic ; Green beans ; Kale ; Leeks ; Lettuce ; Melons ; Mint ; Onions ; Parsley ; Peas ; Peppers ; Potatoes ; Radishes ; Rosemary ; Sage ; Spinach ; Strawberries ; Summer squash ; Sweet potatoes ; Swiss chard ; Thyme ; Tomatoes ; Winter squash.

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