The Organic Gardener S Complete Guide To Vegetables And Fruits

From cover: A detailed alphabetical guide to growing 57 vegetables and 47 fruits.

The interest in organic fruit and vegetables has never been greater. As people grow ever more suspicious of the chemicals used in food production, more and more gardeners are keen to grow their own vegetables and fruit while steering away from synthetic insecticides and pesticides. In this book John Fedor draws on both his training as a biochemist and his extensive gardening experience to explain exactly why and how to garden organically. He includes ground plans for gardens of all sizes, all the information you need on organic techniques such as soil care and composting, and an extensive illustrated directory of fruit and vegetables, with cultural information and recommended varieties. This is a book for beginners and experienced gardeners alike and set to become the standard reference manual on organic gardening.

Guide to growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits organically with practical easy to follow directions for planting, caring for crops, and more.

Enjoy the fruits—and veggies and herbs—of your own labor! This comprehensive guide teaches you how to grow bigger and better-quality produce and manage pest problems either conventionally or by organic methods. Inside you'll find: Numerous growing, harvesting and storage tips for vegetables, fruits and herbs are included ensuring homeowners become expert food crop gardeners. Includes simple techniques and professional tips for planning, planting and caring for edible crops. An expansive encyclopedia showcases the most flavorful and easiest-to-grow vegetables, fruits and herbs.

Home Vegetable Gardening is a guide by Frederick Frye Rockwell. It provides practical assistance in the planting and caring for vegetables, fruits and berries for the avid home grower.

Raised bed gardening is the perfect simple approach if you want to grow your own fruits and vegetables in an organic, sustainable way. BOOK 1- Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening is the ideal approach for getting started with gardening as many common and tiresome processes are eliminated altogether. In An Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening, you will discover: ● Why a raised bed garden is the right choice for your family ● The most optimum places you can position a raised bed garden ● Secrets for optimal yield that cost nothing to implement ● A comprehensive list of tools and supplies you'll need to get your plants to thrive ● Instruction for constructing your raised beds from scratch, even if DIY isn't your forte ● 10 kinds of plants that beginners can master from their first growth season ● When to plant your cucumbers, tomatoes, strawberries, and greens if you want maximum yield ● Completely organic fertilization and pest control strategies to keep your plants healthy and increase the quality of the produce ● The best soil care practices to give you amazing crops one season after the other ● 7 raised bed gardening challenges newbies will face, and simple strategies to eliminate each one And much more! And once you master that, you can move on to the next stage of your gardening adventure. BOOK 2- Advanced Raised Bed Gardening is the MUST-HAVE Guide to take your gardening efforts to the next level! In Advanced Raised Bed Gardening Guide, you will discover: ● The secret techniques farmers use to optimize yield that you can even apply to a DIY raised bed garden ● 6 advanced raised bed garden layouts you can master in just a few months ● 5 unconventional materials that can replace timber and stone in raised bed construction ● Advanced plant growing methodologies that improve soil quality and keep your crops healthy ● A foolproof strategy to plan year-round gardening for access to fresh, seasonal produce ● The secret to getting 10 "difficult" fruits and veggies to thrive in your garden ● Succession planting and other excellent raised bed gardening methods that will allow for a quick harvest ● How to enrich your soil without using chemicals or expensive commercial solutions And much more! Introduction to Raised Bed Gardening and Advanced Raised Bed Gardening belong to the GREEN FINGERED GARDENER SERIES that will teach you the ins and outs of all popular (as well as some niche) gardening approaches.

The ultimate starter guide to a naturally healthy home garden Imagine cooking with organic tomatoes right off the vine or seasoning with fresh, homegrown herbs. Organic Gardening for Beginners shows aspiring home gardeners how to get started. Learn to raise dozens of fruits and veggies at home with sustainable and eco-friendly practices that protect the environment and produce safe, nutritious food--no grocery store required. Discover what it means to keep a completely organic garden with tips, advice, and step-by-step instructions for planting the right plants at the right time, designing an efficient layout, and attracting the right pollinators to help every garden thrive. Dig into organic gardening: Getting started--Begin with an overview of the most popular types of organic gardening--from in-ground to containers--and decide which one works best in every space. Natural growth methods--Find out how to choose soil, control pests with no chemicals, and combine the crops that grow well together. Plant profiles--Get an explanation of each crop that breaks down what it needs to grow and what beginners need to know for success. Grow your own thriving backyard ecosystem with expert advice on nourishing organic gardening.

Consumers are increasingly aware of the dangers of garden chemicals. "The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control" offers a reliable and comprehensive guide that makes it easy to garden without the use of pesticides.