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

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nThis 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. n Highlights include ... n n n- Step-by-step advice for success with more than 30 vegetables in any zone n- The dirt on soil: why testing is so important--and how to do it n- Easy techniques for growing in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised beds n- Seed-starting and -saving methods simplified n- Gardeners' friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetables n- Enlightening (and humorous ) anecdotes from fellow gardeners n- Space for noting observations and experiences n- More than 150 full-color photos n- Essential reference tables and charts n- Much, much more n 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. n 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. nn