Growing your own food can be a very satisfying endeavor. These books will help you with everything from planting seeds to harvesting your produce.
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Provides information to help gardeners transition to growing even in the colder months. With some basic equipment and planning, your harvest doesn’t have to end when winter comes, even without a fancy greenhouse.
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Described by reviewers as an “encyclopedia of gardening,” this book covers just about everything you need to know to be a successful gardener. Packed full of information from eight gardening experts and covering topics such as composting, propagating, soil types, and so much more.
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No backyard? No problem! This book provides tips on growing food anywhere you can, whether it’s a patio, windowsill, or your rooftop. Also included are instructions on pest control, using recycled materials, and food preservation. The author also has a wonderful blog called “You Grow Girl” (yougrowgirl.com).
Adult Nonfiction - 635 Mur
Full of detailed but easy to follow instructions, this book will help both novice and experienced gardeners alike. The information about different crops is presented in order of what family they belong to. The author provides plenty of photographs and tips with a healthy dose of enthusiasm that encourages readers to experiment in their gardens.
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A popular work now on its eighth edition, this is a guide that is often referenced by other gardening books when describing the “bio-intensive” method. The strategies provided might be a bit intense for the average home gardener, but there is still useful information buried within.
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Take all the guesswork out of monthly gardening tasks. Illustrated instructions to help even the novice gardener grow and maintain a bountiful, beautiful garden are included. Tips and timelines are adjusted to work with our temperamental mid-western climate.
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This new edition of Mr. Buckingham’s book features month-by-month tasks and suggestions to keep your kitchen well-stocked in fruits and veggies. Every fruit and vegetable you can think of is covered and specific growing and harvesting tips are provided for each. He also includes instructions for special garden projects, such as building your own compost bin.
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Contains tons of useful information in an easy to read format accompanied by beautiful photographs. The instructions are simple enough to encourage beginners while still acting as a great resource for more experienced gardeners. Tips are provided on starting and nurturing your new garden as well as saving seeds for the next season.
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This book combines beautiful garden photography with organic methods for companion planting and attracting pollinators to your garden. While not as comprehensive as other sources, this book does a great job of showing that encouraging pollinators benefits both flowers and vegetables.