The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, 2nd Edition: Discover Ed’s High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions: Wide Rows, Organic Methods, Raised Beds, Deep Soil

In this authoritative guide, Ed Smith shares how to grow a thriving and bountiful vegetable garden through his high-yield method that emphasizes wide rows, organic methods, raised beds, and deep soil.

​Succeed with fussy plants, try new and unusual varieties, and learn how to innovatively extend your growing season. With thorough profiles of hundreds of popular varieties, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible provides expert information and an inspiring roadmap for gardeners of all skill levels to enjoy abundant homegrown vegetables.
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Grow more with less work

That’s the promise of gardener Ed Smith’s trusted gardening guide. First published in 2009 and an enduring reference for gardeners of all levels, this handbook offers essential, in-depth information on using wide, deep raised beds and organic methods resulting in bountiful harvests.

Gentle on Plants and the Planet

Smith’s approach to a healthy, high-yield vegetable garden relies on effective natural techniques for everything from creating nutrient-rich soil through composting and cover crops to managing weeds and pests through attracting beneficial insects and companion planting.

From Artichokes to Watermelons

A-Z vegetable profiles reveals the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of varieties of crops, and outlines where, when, and how to sow and plant each one. Advice on harvesting and storage give you the information you need to plan your best vegetable garden yet!

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B003PGQK1O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Storey Publishing, LLC; 2nd edition (December 2, 2009)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2009
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 93.0 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 345 pages