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-- Organic gardening for the twenty-first century.c2001., Reader's Digest Call No: 635.04 F294o Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library
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-- Canadian gardener :1996., Random House Call No: 635.04 H315e Edition: Rev. and updated. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library
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By Rodale, Gaia2014., Gaia Rodale Call No: 635.048 R685o Edition: ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Not everyone with a green thumb has the luxury of a farm with freshly tilled fields or a plot of land big enough for a traditional garden that can supplement the grocery bill, but that doesnœt mean you canœt grow the garden of your dreams. Square foot gardening is an approach to growing flowers, vegetables, and herbs that requires only 20% of the space required to produce the same yield from a traditional garden. Most people arenœt willing to give up their whole backyard just to grow a garden. This is why the Square Foot style has become so popular. People who would only have been able to grow one or two things using traditional methods can now grow a cornucopia of fresh, organic veggies and still have plenty of room for a patio and maybe even a pool! This guide will show you how to make the best use of your space with raised beds, plant density, and a few super-secret ninja planting techniques. Beginning with an introduction to square foot gardening and a review of the basics behind organic gardening and companion planting, Organic Square Foot Gardening: The Beginner's Guide to Growing More in Less Space· will give you a solid foundation in: Why square foot gardening is beneficial, especially if you have a small growing space How to design your square foot garden for easy access and minimal weeding How to build your own raised beds to fit with your landscape What kind of soil to use, this one is HUGE How to lay out grids using a variety of planting techniques maximum yield of the crops you desire How to choose plants that play nicely· together Tips for planting and basic plant care Square foot gardening makes it possible for anyone with a little bit of space to grow their own vegetables, herbs, and even fruit. If you have a green thumb and are itching to get your hands in the dirt, there is no excuse not to give yourself the pleasure of planting things and watching them grow.
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By Deppe, Carolc2010., Chelsea Green Pub. Call No: 635 D419r Availability:1 of 1 At Your Library Summary Note: Scientist/gardener Carol Deppe combines her passion for gardening with newly emerging scientific information from many fields--resilience science, climatology, climate change, ecology, anthropology, paleontology, sustainable agriculture, nutrition, health, and medicine. Here, Deppe extends these principles with detailed information about growing and using five keystone crops that are especially important for anyone seeking greater self-reliance: potatoes, corn, beans, squash, and eggs.--From publisher description.
