Greenhouse Gardening - A Beginners Guide To Growing Fruit and Vegetables All Year Round


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"Greenhouse Gardening" is for anyone who wants to get the most out of their greenhouse. Whether you want to extend your growing season, grow unusual plants or protect your valued plants from frost, learn all about greenhouses.




No Guff Vegetable Gardening


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"Biggs and Balzer have gardened far and wide, from Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Grande Prairie, to Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. No Guff Vegetable Gardening is a down-to-earth, fun book for new gardeners with a delicious collection of savoury tips and ideas for experienced gardeners.




The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook


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The Greenhouse and Hoophouse Grower's Handbook shares best practices for both large- and small-scale production of the eight most profitable crops - tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers, leafy greens, lettuce, herbs, and microgreens. Every year, more growers are turning to protected culture to deal with unpredictable weather and to meet out-of-season demand for local food, but many end up spinning their wheels, wasting time and money on unprofitable crops grown in ways that don't make the most of their precious greenhouse space. This book levels the playing field with decision-making framework that goes beyond a list of simple dos and don'ts. With comprehensive chapters on temperature control and crop steering, pruning and trellising, grafting, and more, Andrew Meffer's book is full of techniques and strategies that can help farms stay profitable, satisfy customers, and become an integral part of relocalizing our food system. From seed to sale, this book is the indispensable resource for protected growing.--COVER.




Grow Your Own Veg


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'Grow Your Own Veg' builds upon the information covered in the TV series and provides all the practical know-how to growing your own vegetables, from preparing a plot, to growing any of the 40 featured food plants.




The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener


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Even in winter’s coldest months you can harvest fresh, delicious produce. Drawing on insights gained from years of growing vegetables in Nova Scotia, Niki Jabbour shares her simple techniques for gardening throughout the year. Learn how to select the best varieties for each season, the art of succession planting, and how to build inexpensive structures to protect your crops from the elements. No matter where you live, you’ll soon enjoy a thriving vegetable garden year-round.




Growing Vegetables


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55% off bookstores! discount retail price now at $28,95 instead of $35,95 Are you looking for a book that will help you start your own vegetable gardening? Do you want a book that provides valuable information about greenhouse gardening? If yes, then this bundle of two books is perfect for you. Is it your first time to plant a vegetable garden? Not a problem! This book is designed for beginners. This type of garden is not only a good source of fresh and inexpensive veggies, but also easy to start. You can plant a different variety of vegetables that you can use for your favorite salads. Besides, you can use the yield for making jellies, pickles, jams, and preserves. Not only does the garden will help you save money, but also keep you healthy. When you grab the vegetable gardening for beginners book for beginners, you will learn about: Wide, deep, and raised garden Benefits of raised bed gardening How to grow a self-sufficient garden Tips for proper harvesting And more Are you planning to start your first greenhouse garden? Then, make sure to have this greenhouse gardening book. With greenhouse gardening, you will not only have a useful and beautiful structure. This gardening method will give you fresh vegetables and even fruits. There's no need for you to worry about insects and squirrels. This book will give you everything you need to know about greenhouse gardening, including the different types of greenhouses, how to construct a greenhouse, essentials for a greenhouse, and greenhouse irrigation systems. You will also be introduced to greenhouse and maintenance and so much more. For sure, you are excited now to get your gardening tools, seeds, and start a garden, be it a vegetable garden or a greenhouse garden. Don't waste time, and get yourself a copy now. Gardening is more than just a hobby; it can support your healthy lifestyle while saving a significant amount of money.




Vegetables for the Irish Garden


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This text covers all aspects of organic vegetable growing and is specially tailored for Irish growing conditions. Each vegetable is described in detail including its history, folklore and concise information on how to grow it. It also covers ground preparation, soil fertility, composting, and green manuring.




Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening


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“A garden should be easy and fun to care for—don’t complicate things unnecessarily.” This is the slogan of author Inger Palmstierna. In Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening, she helps readers find the joy of cultivating in their very own greenhouses. Palmstierna is a gardening authority with vast knowledge on everything that grows. With infectious enthusiasm, this garden writer and horticulturist explains how to cultivate a successful garden or orchard. The greenhouse is the place where green thumbs are realized and your imagination can run wild. Palmstierna believes: “The greenhouse provides opportunities, but does not demand.” Greenhouse Vegetable Gardening is an accessible book with many beautiful pictures and practical instructions. The topics covered include: • Building and decorating your own greenhouse • Training seedlings and early plant development • How to sow, grow, and winter plants • How to harvest vegetables and herbs • How to cultivate summer flowers for planting • And more! In addition to providing a garden year-round, the greenhouse can also be a beautiful addition to your yard and can be customized to match your tastes. You’ll learn the basics on what to consider when buying, laying the foundations for, and decorating your greenhouse—as well as how to plan and use one. Soon after you’ll be ready to explore the many types of vegetables and flowering plants that thrive in greenhouses. So get ready to enjoy fresh vegetables and flowers year-round!




Greenhouse


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Take the guesswork out of growing your own organic fruits, herbs and veggies all year round with this comprehensive guide to greenhouse gardening If you're looking for an effective way to grow some of your favorite plants without having to wait forever for the perfect season and are tired of store-bought, genetically modified fruits and vegetables that are grown with the help of synthetic chemicals, then keep reading. In this guide, Tom Gordon shows you how to extend the growing season of some of your favorite plants and get the most out of your greenhouse. With proven tips, techniques and strategies from heating and ventilation to controlling soil conditions, this guide will improve your greenhouse running skills, as well as help you avoid common mistakes. From heating and ventilation to lighting and humidity Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in this guide: Everything you need to know about cultivating in a greenhouse to help you hit the ground running 4 important factors to consider before getting started cultivating in a greenhouse 7 surefire tips to help you select the perfect site for your greenhouse The ultimate crash guide to greenhouses and how to select the perfect one for your needs and budget How to effectively control temperature and ambient conditions in a greenhouse 7 proven ways to keep a greenhouse warm even without electricity All the necessary tools and equipment you need to run a viable greenhouse garden successfully from heating tools to lighting equipment Step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate succulent fruits, leafy green vegetables and herbs in a greenhouse 6 to help you improve soil drainage and consistency in a greenhouse garden ...and loads more! Whether you're completely new to the world of gardening and are looking for a structured guide to help you get started or a gardening virtuoso on the search for new ways to upgrade your gardening skills, A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs for Beginners will help you set up and maintain a healthy, vibrant greenhouse!




Black & Decker The Complete Guide to DIY Greenhouses, Updated 2nd Edition


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At head of title Black + Decker. "First published in 2011 as The Complete Guide to Greenhouses and Garden Projects by Creative Publishing International."--Title page verso.