Vegetable Gardening For Dummies^®, 2nd Edition

by Charlie Nardozzi

• ISBN13: 9780470555484
• ISBN10: 0470555483
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-08-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetablesWant to grow your own vegetables? You can do it the fun and easy way with this practical guide. From selecting the right spot to preparing the soil to harvesting, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition shows you how to successfully raise vegetables regardless of the size of your plot or your dietary needs.You'll discover how to plot your garden and get the soil in tip-top shape; select the types of vegetables you want to grow; plant the seeds properly; and care for them as they grow. You'll also know the right time to pick your vegetables and the best ways to enjoy them. Plus, you'll get tips on preserving foods grown at home. Expert advice on planting, caring for, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of your own vegetable garden Features environmentally friendly ways to combat pests in your garden Charlie Nardozzi is senior horticulturist and spokesperson for the National Gardening Association; he's also been the gardening expert on such programs as HGTV's Today at Home and Way to Grow and the Discovery Channel's Home MattersWhether you have a green thumb or you've never grown a plant before, Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 2nd Edition has all the information you need to create a healthy garden.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Digging Into the Basics of Vegetable Gardening

Vegetable Gardening 101

The Popularity and Benefi ts of Vegetable Gardening

Planning Your Veggie Garden

Vegging Out

Tomatoes: The King of Veggies

Meeting the Tomato's Cousins: Peppers and Eggplants

Growing Underground Crops: Carrots, Onions, and Potatoes

Sweet and Simple: Beans and Peas

Vigorous Vines: Cucumbers, Melons, Pumpkins, and Squash

Cool Weather Staples: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, and Caulifl ower

A Salad for All Seasons: Lettuce, Spinach, Swiss Chard, and Specialty Greens

Sweet Corn and an A to T of Other Worthy Veggies

Growing Berries and Herbs for an Edible Landscape

Getting Down and Dirty in Your Vegetable Garden

On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Grow!

Workin' the Dirt

Maintaining Your Vegetable Garden

Surveying Some Cool Farmer Techniques

Keeping Your Plants Healthy

Containing Your Veggies

Harvesting, Storing, and Preserving Vegetables

The Part of Tens

Ten Tools of the Trade

Nearly Ten Ways to Extend Your Growing Season

Appendix: Planning Guidelines and Other Resources

Index

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