eBook - ePub
How to Grow Your Own Food
An Illustrated Beginner's Guide to Container Gardening
- 144 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Take your love of plants to the next level and start growing some food with this modern, easy-to-follow guidebook that shows you everything you need to know to grow edible plants all year round!
Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious in all of your favorite dishes.
How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You’ll find everything you need to know about building your container garden including:
-How to choose the right size container for each plant
-How to water (and feed!) your plants for optimal growth
-When to harvest your crops for the best flavor
-And much more!
It’s time to turn your decorative plants into ones that will keep you happy and healthy! No matter how much or how little space you have in your apartment, you can enjoy everything—from basil to onions to strawberries—with this practical guide to container gardening.
Did you know you could grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs in containers? Well, now you can take your houseplants to the next level by growing home-grown produce and seasoning that will taste delicious in all of your favorite dishes.
How to Grow Your Own Food identifies 50 common, easy-to-grow edible plants from herbs to vegetables, along with detailed care instructions and beautiful illustrations of each plant. You’ll find everything you need to know about building your container garden including:
-How to choose the right size container for each plant
-How to water (and feed!) your plants for optimal growth
-When to harvest your crops for the best flavor
-And much more!
It’s time to turn your decorative plants into ones that will keep you happy and healthy! No matter how much or how little space you have in your apartment, you can enjoy everything—from basil to onions to strawberries—with this practical guide to container gardening.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Introduction
- How to Use This Book
- Chapter 1: The Basics of How to Grow Your Own Food in Containers
- Chapter 2: Tools of the Trade and Guide to Containers
- Chapter 3: Ten Steps to Successfully Growing Your Own Food in Containers
- Chapter 4: Helpful Terms to Know
- Chapter 5: Vegetables, Herbs, Fruits, and Edible Flowers
- Appendix A: Troubleshooting Advice and a Quick Reference Guide for Organic Pest Control
- Appendix B: Resources to Learn More about Container Gardening
- US/Metric Conversion Chart
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Index
- Copyright