There is nothing magical or mystical about organic gardening. It is just a way of working in favor of nature instead of against it when it comes to maintaining the fertility of soil, recycling natural material and of course for promoting natural methods for diseases and pest control, rather than using chemicals. By following this book, you can become a great organic vegetable gardener. It is possible to have organic gardens under your own name even if you are a beginner. The information provided in this book will facilitate you with the basic as well as the advance knowledge required to grow your own organic vegetables. Read till the end and follow the instructions carefully to start your own organic vegetable garden right away

How to grow a vegetable garden as well as storing for later use. Has alot of how to make items for your garden.

Asparagus is a cool-season vegetable that belongs to the family Liliaceae. Botanical name of asparagus is Asparagus officinalis. It is an herbaceous perennial plant. Tender shoots (spears) of asparagus plants are used as a leafy vegetable. Asparagus is believed to be originated in Europe, Africa and Asia. Young shoots of Asparagus are very rich in minerals like iron, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, selenium, calcium, magnesium and zinc. It is also rich in vitamins and major vitamin present in asparagus are vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, rutin, niacin, and folic acid. Asparagus shoots are low in calories, low in sodium, rich in protein and a rich source of dietary fiber. Asparagus shoots are also rich in an amino acid called asparagine. Dried asparagus roots are used as a medicine because of its diuretic properties. Productive life of a well-managed commercial asparagus plantation is about 10 to 15 years.

Tomatoes are one of the tastiest and most versatile vegetables (or fruit, depending on who you're asking) that you can purchase. They can be sliced for sandwiches, diced up for salad, cooked into a paste, used as the base for soups; the possibilities for tomato usage are almost limitless. They're perfect as a side or snack, as an ingredient in tomato recipes, or just as an addition for a little extra flavor. Best of all, tomatoes are actually one of the easiest crops for anyone, no matter how green their thumb is, to grow. Unfortunately, despite their ease, many people are unaware of how to start growing tomatoes in their home garden. There's a variety of tomatoes, which one should you purchase? How should you plant it? If you're planning on using containers what types or sizes should you use? Planting Tomatoes (Tips Before You Begin) is the perfect companion book for when you decide to embark on your own question of cultivating your very own tomatoes. Using a variety of tips and FAQs, this book will allow you to overcome the first hurdles that are stopping you from planting your tomato gardening, and put you on the road to your very first tomato harvest

Home Vegetable Gardening is an outstanding resource for those interested in gaining a better understanding of vegetables and learning the best methods for producing vegetable crops in home gardens. The book presents important concepts in home gardening, including composting, soil improvement, fertilizer use, pest management, and season extension practices. Readers will also learn about vegetable classification and propagation, as well as the best techniques for growing organic vegetables. Important chapters are devoted to cool- and warm-season vegetables for home gardens as well as container vegetable gardening and gardening with heirlooms. With material that has been extensively tested in class over a period of almost two decades, this is the rare text on the subject that directly targets a university-level audience. Home Vegetable Gardening is ideally suited to university courses related to vegetable horticulture and other course offerings in ecology, sustainable vegetable gardening, and vegetable-based small farm agriculture.

For many, the idea of sustainably growing vegetables in the Upper Midwest, especially in Zone 3, is intimidating. Some gardeners have had limited success, while others have failed miserably. And it always seems that what the seed packets say doesn't apply to Zone 3 gardens. This book holds a solution for successfully and sustainably growing vegetables in the challenging Zone 3 climate. There are beautiful and bountiful home and market gardens even in this part of the U.S., and indeed in many other parts of the world with a similar climate. Most of that is due to adequate planning and realistic expectations. Shiver Me Parsnips is a step by step guide for planning and growing a successful (and sustainable) vegetable garden in the short growing season available. It will help the novice gardener to focus on growing vegetables that will flourish and that they actually want to eat. It will reveal how long vegetables really take to grow in this climate, allowing for realistic expectations. It will explain simple and inexpensive means of season extension. And, by following the instructions in each chapter, it offers an easy to understand planning process to help ensure a thriving and rewarding garden experience.

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This book is a bundled package that combines four practical books. Together, they can help you grow over 30 different delicious organic vegetables in your home garden. These works are particularly helpful for beginning gardeners and anyone who has never grown these vegetables. They are appropriate for urban gardeners as well as others, since they cover both traditional gardening and container gardening for small spaces. The books are: 1. How to Grow Potatoes 2. How to Grow Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplant 3. How to Grow Beans and Peas 4. Fall and Winter Gardening Each of these books is available separately, but this package gives you a discount on all four.

An excellent text on tomato plant physiology, its fruiting habit, and the factors that lead to high fruit yield and quality. Written for both the home gardener and professional grower, this fantastic resource gives readers everywhere the knowledge and requirements to grow quality tomatoes in any medium.