Gardening for everyone : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home / Julia Watkins.
By: Watkins, Julia [author.].
Material type: TextPublisher: Boston : Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2022]Copyright date: ©2022Description: 294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.Content type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780358651901; 0358651905.Other title: Growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home.Subject(s): Vegetable gardening | Herb gardening | Kitchen gardens | Gardening | Sustainable horticulture | Sustainability | Horticulture potagère | Herbes -- Culture | Potagers | Jardinage | Horticulture durable | Durabilité de l'environnement | kitchen gardens | gardening | Gardening | Herb gardening | Kitchen gardens | Sustainability | Sustainable horticulture | Vegetable gardening | Gardening | Vegetable gardening | Herb gardensGenre/Form: Instructional and educational works. | Instructional and educational works. | Matériel d'éducation et de formation.Item type | Current library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Book | Voorhees | Nonfiction | Adult | 635 Wat (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 04/17/2024 | 05000011085193 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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
Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs (as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants). The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden--planning, building, planting, tending, and harvesting--followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till "lasagna" gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops.
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.
"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." --
Table of contents provided by Syndetics
- Introduction (p. 1)
- How to Use This Book (p. 7)
- Planning
- Assessing Your Space and Choosing a Location (p. 10)
- Growing in Small Spaces (p. 15)
- Choosing a Gardening Method (p. 21)
- Selecting Materials for Raised Beds (p. 23)
- Choosing the Right Containers (p. 26)
- Understanding Soil (p. 31)
- Getting to Know Plants (p. 45)
- What to Grow (p. 56)
- When to Plant (p. 63)
- How to Plant (p. 64)
- Putting Your Plan on Paper (p. 67)
- Keeping a Garden Journal (p. 68)
- Building
- Building a Framed Raised Bed Garden (p. 74)
- Creating a No-Dig Raised Bed Garden (p. 80)
- Preparing Containers for a Container Garden (p. 83)
- Creating an Indoor Kitchen Garden (p. 86)
- Planting
- Starting with Seeds or Seedlings (p. 90)
- Transplanting Seedlings (p. 103)
- Direct-Sowing Seeds (p. 104)
- Tending
- Helpful Tools (p. 108)
- Watering (p. 111)
- Weeding (p. 115)
- Feeding (p. 116)
- Supporting (p. 125)
- Pruning (p. 133)
- Hand-Pollinating (p. 137)
- Preventing and Managing Pests (p. 137)
- Welcoming Beneficial Insects (p. 139)
- Attracting Beneficial Organisms (p. 143)
- Pest Control Methods (p. 144)
- Common Pests and Solutions (p. 146)
- Preventing and Managing Disease (p. 150)
- Extending the Growing Season (p. 155)
- Harvesting
- Harvesting Tips (p. 158)
- Storing Produce (p. 161)
- Preserving Herbs (p. 162)
- Saving Seeds (p. 166)
- Tips for Saving Seeds (p. 168)
- Preparing the Garden for Winter (p. 172)
- Playing
- Newspaper Seedling Pots (p. 179)
- Seed Tape (p. 180)
- Origami Seed Envelopes (p. 183)
- Stepping-stones (p. 184)
- Clay Garden Markers (p. 187)
- Upcycled Chair Planter (p. 188)
- Sack of Potatoes (p. 191)
- Basket of Strawberries (p. 194)
- Homemade Scarecrow (p. 196)
- Bean Teepee (p. 199)
- Gourd Birdhouse (p. 201)
- Wildflower Seed Paper (p. 204)
- Edible Flower Lollipops (p. 206)
- Summer Bouquet Ice Pops (p. 209)
- Hibiscus-Mint Sun Tea (p. 210)
- Lilac Scones (p. 213)
- Dandelion Flower Syrup (p. 214)
- Sunflower House (p. 216)
- Savory Herbal Biscuits (p. 217)
- Botanical Shortbread Cookies (p. 221)
- Herbal Soup Wreaths (p. 222)
- Gardener's Hand Scrub (p. 225)
- Herb and Spice Fire Starters (p. 226)
- Citronella Lemon Bowl Candles (p. 229)
- Plant Profiles
- Arugula (p. 234)
- Asparagus (p. 235)
- Basil (p. 237)
- Beets (p. 238)
- Broccoli (p. 240)
- Brussels Sprouts (p. 241)
- Cabbage (p. 243)
- Carrots (p. 244)
- Chives (p. 245)
- Cilantro (p. 246)
- Corn (p. 247)
- Cucumbers (p. 248)
- Dill (p. 250)
- Eggplant (p. 251)
- Garlic (p. 252)
- Green Beans (p. 255)
- Kale (p. 256)
- Leeks (p. 259)
- Lettuce (p. 260)
- Melons (p. 261)
- Mint (p. 262)
- Onions (p. 264)
- Parsley (p. 265)
- Peas (p. 267)
- Peppers (p. 268)
- Potatoes (p. 269)
- Radishes (p. 270)
- Rosemary (p. 272)
- Sage (p. 273)
- Spinach (p. 275)
- Strawberries (p. 276)
- Summer Squash (p. 278)
- Sweet Potatoes (p. 279)
- Swiss Chard (p. 281)
- Thyme (p. 282)
- Tomatoes (p. 283)
- Winter Squash (p. 284)
- Resources (p. 286)
- Acknowledgments (p. 288)
- Index (p. 289)