The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook (Old Farmer's Almanac (

This book is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener&;even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn&;t know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener&;s Handbook demystifies gardening by providing the best, most proven methods for sowing, growing, and harvesting.   Highlights include &;  Step-by-step advice for success with more than 30 vegetables in any zoneThe dirt on soil: why testing is so important&;and how to do itEasy techniques for growing in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised bedsSeed-starting and -saving methods simplifiedGardeners&; friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetablesEnlightening (and humorous!) anecdotes from fellow gardenersSpace for noting observations and experiencesMore than 150 full-color photosEssential reference tables and chartsMuch, much more!  Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer&;s Almanac Vegetable Gardener&;s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants&;and growers&;thrive.   Only The Old Farmer&;s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. With the Vegetable Gardener&;s Handbook, we are a patient master gardener passing down the secrets of growing great food to every gardener.  

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