Vegetable Garden Soil Science Made Easy

You too can master the secrets of soil to grow healthy plants and bountiful, nutritious produce. Read on to find out how....Home to beneficial microorganisms and packed densely with nutrients, soil is the perfect growing medium that acts as a personal nutritionist to the plants it supports, allowing them to thrive naturally. It also provides the right structure for helping the roots to grow, and in turn, these supply the leaves with water and nutrients...giving way to a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables. But when your soil is lacking in quality, or gets damaged due to certain gardening practices, it can no longer promote plant growth. In this definitive guide to working with soil, you'll discover: soil science, demystified and simplified-discover the microscopic secrets that give life to your garden, the natural structure of soil-find out what makes soil the perfect cocktail for supporting life, why you should test your garden soil before planting (plus various DIY tests that you can easily perform on your own....without any special equipment)

Discover the science behind gardening that will revolutionize your approach and make growing vegetables easier and more enjoyable than ever before?Understanding what's really happening in the earth that you're so carefully tending to will change the way you think about gardening forever. No longer will you be trying methods randomly, hoping to hit on the right approach.Drawing on years of research and hours of hands-on experience, Bruce McCord knows exactly what you need to do if you want to have the flourishing garden of your dreams. In Basic Soil Science for Successful Vegetable Gardening, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:?A simple, step-by-step method for planting and growing crops that even beginner gardeners will be able to follow?How to identify when a plant is ready to be harvested - and the proper techniques to do so?A breakdown of the different types of gardens with in-depth analysis of pros and cons so you can make the right choice depending on your needs?The ins and outs of soil science and why you need to understand it in order to have a thriving garden?How to correctly water your plants for maximum growth ?7 common mistakes made by amateur gardeners and how to avoid them to save yourself time, effort, and money?Everything you need to know about compost: how to make it, maintain it, and use it to improve your soil quality?5 basic soil tests you can do at home, no labs required!And much more.By learning what's happening behind the scenes, you'll be able to make informed decisions that will have your garden thriving in no time.Discover how to grow a bountiful harvest without the need for expensive equipment.

Build healthy soil and grow better plants Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health. Coverage includes: Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame. Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.

Build healthy soil and grow better plants Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook. Healthy soil means thriving plants. Yet untangling the soil food web and optimizing your soil health is beyond most gardeners, many of whom lack an in-depth knowledge of the soil ecosystem. Soil Science for Gardeners is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere – the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, so vital to plant health. Coverage includes: Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame. Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.

Home to beneficial microorganisms and packed densely with nutrients, soil is the perfect growing medium that acts as a personal nutritionist to the plants it supports, allowing them to thrive naturally.It also provides the right structure for helping the roots to grow, and in turn, these supply the leaves with water and nutrients? giving way to a bountiful harvest of fruits and vegetables.But when your soil is lacking in quality, or gets damaged due to certain gardening practices, it can no longer promote plant growth.In this definitive guide to working with soil, you'll discover:?Soil science, demystified and simplified - discover the microscopic secrets that give life to your garden ?The natural structure of soil - find out what makes soil the perfect cocktail for supporting life?Why you should test your garden soil before planting (plus various DIY tests that you can easily perform on your own? without any special equipment)?Soil amendments 101 - fix your soil's nutrient profile, structure, and quality by following these simple yet effective guidelines ?The Why, How, and When of Fertilizers (including recommendations on what to use)?Practical soil-friendly gardening tips and practices that you can implement today?The ultimate mulching and composting guide - enrich your soil in an organic way, and make your own composts by following the step by step techniques includedAnd much more.Soil health is intimately linked to plant health? and ultimately, to yours too. And because it supports life on so many levels, it's essential to fix your soil - in a natural way - so that it can perform its role without damaging plants? All without using any harmful, synthetic chemicals.Isn't science magical?

The Ever Curious Gardener is an irreverent romp through the natural science of plants. Ideal for gardeners moving beyond back-of-the-seed-pack planting, it digs into the science "behind the scenes" in the garden. Acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich offers insights and practical guidance on growing a much better garden.

Growing for 100 - the complete year-round guide for the small-scale market grower. Across North America, an agricultural renaissance is unfolding. A growing number of market gardeners are emerging to feed our appetite for organic, regional produce. But most of the available resources on food production are aimed at the backyard or hobby gardener who wants to supplement their family's diet with a few homegrown fruits and vegetables. Targeted at serious growers in every climate zone, Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive manual for small-scale farmers raising organic crops sustainably on a few acres. Informed by the author's extensive experience growing a wide variety of fresh, organic vegetables and fruit to feed the approximately one hundred members of Twin Oaks Community in central Virginia, this practical guide provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops, addressing sowing, cultivation, rotation, succession, common pests and diseases, and harvest and storage Information about new, efficient techniques, season extension, and disease resistant varieties Farm-specific business skills to help ensure a successful, profitable enterprise Whether you are a beginning market grower or an established enterprise seeking to improve your skills, Sustainable Market Farming is an invaluable resource and a timely book for the maturing local agriculture movement.