Vegetable Gardening For Dummies
Now updated — your guide to growing fresher, healthier food at homeWant to start a vegetable garden but don't have a green thumb? No worries! This practical, hands-on guide gives you the tools to grow and enjoy your own vegetables, from selecting the right spot for your plot to preparing the soil to harvesting and preserving. You'll confidently plant your veggies, give them the care they need, and pick them at the right time!Go ahead and veg out — from carrots to cabbage and from peppers to potatoes, discover the best varieties of vegetables to grow and the specifics on how to grow themEnjoy other edibles — grow berries and herbs to add flavor to your gardenGet down and dirty — review the latest techniques for proper watering, mulching, fertilizing, succession planting, interplanting, and container gardeningSay goodbye to pesky pests — keep your plants pest-free and healthy using the newest, safest methodsOpen the book and find:A new 8-page color insertUpdated illustrationsThe benefits of growing vegetablesIdeas for different garden themesA garden-planning guideDifferent varieties of vegetablesAll you need to know about seeds and transplantsHow-tos on techniques for increasing your bountyThe best tools of the tradePractical tips on harvesting and storing veggies