Book description
A hands-on guide to the ins and outs of raising and using vegetables
Want 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 Matters
Whether 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.
Charlie Nardozzi has worked for more than 20 years bringing expert
gardening information to home gardeners through the printed page, the
Internet, radio, and television. He is currently a radio show host and
a guest expert on many nationally syndicated radio shows such as
Martha Stewart Living Radio. He was the host for PBS's Garden Smart
and has been a gardening expert on other television shows such as
HGTV's Today at Home.
