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The Everything Small-Space Gardening Book: All You Need to Plant, Grow, and Enjoy a Small-Space Garden Original Edition
Author(s): Catherine Abbott (Author)
- Publisher: Adams Media
- Publication Date: 18 Feb. 2012
- Edition: Original
- Language: English
- Print length: 304 pages
- ISBN-10: 1440530602
- ISBN-13: 9781440530609
Book Description
Vine-ripened tomatoes. Succulent squash. Plump cucumbers. Growing vegetables is a rewarding-and cost-effective-way to eat better for less. However, you might think you lack the space necessary to grow a functioning garden. With this guide, however, you’ll learn how to maximize your space and grow delicious vegetables and herbs cheaply and efficiently, whether you have a small backyard or just a windowsill! The book includes expert information on: How to align plants for maximum compatibility and organic pest deterrence Building small-space necessities, including self-watering containers and vertical planters A variety of plans designed to maximize the amount of food generated at several specific price points Productive gardening can and should be a reality for you, regardless of the amount of land you own. This book has everything you need to grow fresh produce in any size space, at any time of year!
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About the Author
Catherine Abbott grew up on a farm in Northern Alberta, where growing vegetables was a necessity in order to have fresh, healthy food. She grew vegetables in her suburban backyard until 2000, when she and her husband started All Organic Market Farm, a small-scale community vegetable farm. Additionally, for the past two growing seasons, she has been teaching classes on small-space gardening techniques, utilizing various methods to turn a 10-foot by 10-foot space into a productive vegetable garden. Catherine also maintains the popular website Your-Vegetable-Gardening-Helper.com.
