Start a thriving garden with the beginner's guide to raised bed gardening Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don't have enough space? Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own raised-bed garden in whatever space is available. Learn to build your bed, select the right plants, grow your own vegetables, and much more. This book makes it easy for even inexperienced gardeners to serve up freshly picked vegetables and herbs in no time. Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with: An introduction to raised-bed gardening—From constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, step-by-step instructions make getting started easy.Beginner's guidance—Help your garden thrive with detailed suggestions for crop rotation, partner planting, seed starting, and growing zones.30 easy-to-grow plants—Full profiles plus growing and harvesting tips on beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch. Learn basic methods that will get you growing fast using this easy guide to raised-bed gardening. Read more

You can grow almost anything in a container—and do it almost anywhere! Whether you’re tight for space, time, money, or other resources or just want to keep things satisfyingly simple, container gardening is the perfect way not only to explore your love of plants but also to “grow” your knowledge.How to start? This is where the Container Gardener’s Handbook comes in. Created by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, America’s longtime trusted gardening resource, this third book is part of a best-selling gardening series that began with the extremely popular Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook (now its sixth printing!) and was followed by the beautiful and inspirational Flower Gardener’s Handbook. This newest book is a one-stop guide to container gardening success. Inside is everything that you’ll need to know about growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and ornamentals in containers to produce mouthwatering harvests and stunning displays. Filled with beautiful photos that make the book itself a joy to behold, the Container Gardener’s Handbook features a simple style and language that opens up a world of fun and creativity for gardeners of all experience levels.Highlights include . . .Many gardeners will agree that there’s nothing as rewarding as enjoying produce that they’ve grown themselves. Fortunately, growing crops in containers enables just about anyone to experience this joy—with no garden plot needed! Find out how to care for and harvest flavor-packed miniature tomatoes, salad greens, peppers, basil, chives, blueberries, citruses, cantaloupes, and other favorites to serve at your next meal!Looking for eye-catching displays to perk up a space? Discover sure-to-please ornamental plants for any situation, plus ideal ways to arrange them in decorative containers for the special look that you want. Let the mantra “thriller, filler, spiller” help you to design pots with a stunning focal point surrounded by complementary plants that fill in around it and trail over the edge!Learn about plant care, including how to identify and control diseases and pests, select the best potting mix, apply water and fertilizer—and overcome “FOOF” (fear of overfertilizing)!Wondering how big a container your plant needs? Don’t know whether to use terra-cotta or plastic pots? Find out how to choose the proper container by size, type, purpose, and more.Some plants, like geraniums, have lots of varieties from which to choose. If you’re overwhelmed by the many options available, just check out the recommended selections for 38 specially profiled plants.For added enjoyment, browse—and learn from—the insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners included in this helpful guide.This third book in a best-selling Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening series takes the stress out of striving for container gardening success and replaces it with fun and excitement. Whether a gardener’s goal is more food, more sensational displays, better use of space, a new growing adventure, or all of the above, the Container Gardener’s Handbook makes it easy for containers to be in everybody’s garden—and many other spots! Read more

Welcome to the lush and vibrant world of raised bed and container gardening!Whether you're a city dweller with limited outdoor space, a suburbanite looking to maximize your backyard, or just someone who enjoys the convenience of portable plots, "The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is your key to unlocking the joy and benefits of homegrown produce and blooms.This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions to set up your own raised beds and containers, demonstrating how to create a fertile environment for your plants no matter the size of your gardening space. It helps you select the right containers, soil, and tools, ensuring that your green endeavors are off to a promising start.The book delves into the specifics of growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and cut flowers. Learn how to plant:TomatoesCucumbersBasilStrawberriesRoses, and much moreEach plant is given individual attention, providing you with detailed care instructions, potential problem signs, and harvest tips.But this guide doesn't stop at mere cultivation. It also equips you with knowledge on how to sustain your garden throughout the seasons. Discover how to:CompostSave seedsRotate cropsEmploy natural pest control strategiesAdditionally, it provides insights on how to make your garden not just productive, but also aesthetically pleasing."The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is more than just a how-to manual;it is an invitation to embrace the therapeutic and nourishing practice of gardening. It inspires you to engage with nature, appreciate the cycles of growth, and relish the gratifying experience of harvesting your own fresh, healthy produce and beautiful flowers.Perfect for the novice gardener but also full of wisdom for the seasoned green thumb, this book is a precious resource that will enable you to connect with nature in the most personal and rewarding way possible. Embark on your gardening journey today and reap the delicious, fragrant rewards! Read more

Harvest tomatoes on a patio, produce a pumpkin in a planter, and grow broccoli on a balcony! Best-selling author Ed Smith shows you everything you need to know to successfully create and care for an edible container garden, from choosing the right plants and selecting appropriate containers through controlling pests without chemicals and harvesting fresh vegetables. You’ll discover that container gardening is an easy and fun way to enjoy summer’s bounty in even the smallest of growing spaces.  Read more

No room to garden outside? Bring your garden indoors!Complete guide to successful indoor food production with clear, easy-to-understand guidance on how to grow year-round edible plants inside your homeAt-a-glance grow charts for vegetables, fruits, and herbs, from tomatoes and garlic to peas and peachesMaximize your space indoors, with wall gardens, vertical gardening, and more, for the best vegetable yields all year longStart-up costs for every budget, with essential details on growing vegetables, microgreens, herbs, and fruitComposting, container gardening, hydroponic gardening, grow lights, choosing a growing area, and moreAuthor Kim Roman is the owner of Square Foot Gardening 4 U where she offers small-space vegetable gardening methods and online classes for beginnersLearn how to easily grow fresh food in your home all year long!A complete handbook filled with a host of valuable information and DIY projects, How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round shares all the knowledge you need to grow a variety of foods inside your home. From growing vegetables, microgreens, and herbs to hydroponic gardening, troubleshooting, and more, you'll learn how to grow fresh produce all year-round, no matter where you live!With insightful sections and expert tips on composting, working with grow lights, choosing a growing locale, container gardening for both root and above ground vegetables, keeping your soil balanced and nutrient-rich, and so much more, this must-have resource is a one-stop shop on everything you need to know about successful indoor food production and how to maximize your indoor space!Inside these 192 pages, you'll learn how to grow lush greenery that is not only bright and refreshing inside your home but edible, too! You'll discover how all-in-one systems can make getting started a breeze, how to creative vertical gardens that are both beautiful and practical, and more. Also included is a stunning gallery of real indoor gardens from around the world to inspire your planting.Just because you can't garden outside doesn't mean you can't garden. Get all the advice and instruction you need for gardening inside instead, with How to Garden Indoors & Grow Your Own Food Year Round!"This comprehensive, practical guide to growing edible plants indoors will help even beginners with setting up an indoor garden. But there are plenty of tips for experienced gardeners too, from new ways to grow to clever hacks in this helpful, lavishly illustrated book."—Felicia Feaster, Managing Editor, Travel Channel + HGTV Read more

Join Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening to learn the basics of growing plants, choose the right urban gardening method for you, and troubleshoot any problems you might encounter.If you think it’s impossible to grow your own food because you don’t have a large yard or you live in the city…think again. There is a plethora of urban gardening options to create beautiful, productive edible gardens no matter where you live. The key to succeeding as an urban gardener is to choose the method(s) that make sense for your unique living situation and then give your plants what they need to thrive. In Field Guide to Urban Gardening, Kevin helps you do just that. But he doesn’t stop there. He also provides in-depth garden plans, from upcycled DIY projects and intensive hydroponic systems to beautiful and functional raised beds. Urban gardening is a real, growing, and important movement in today’s world. This fact-packed book is your roadmap to get growing today. Urban gardening techniques featured include:  Container GardeningRaised BedsIndoor EdiblesBalconies and RooftopsHydroponicsFor more insight into growing a big garden in a small space, check out Kevin’s other books, Grow Bag Gardening and Epic Homesteading. Read more

Start a thriving, sustainable garden with the beginner's guide to raised bed gardening Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don't have enough space?Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own raised bed garden in whatever space you have available! With this complete guide, you'll learn how to build your bed, select the right plants, effectively grow your own fruits and vegetables, and much more. This book makes it easy for even inexperienced gardeners to serve up freshly picked vegetables and herbs in no time.Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with a garden book that includes:An introduction to raised-bed gardening―From constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, these step-by-step instructions make getting started easy.Plant friends and foes―Find specific information about companion planting that explains which plants grow even better together and which will compete for space and nutrients, so you can make sure your plants thrive and maximize your crop yield.Herb and vegetable gardening for beginners―Find growing and harvesting tips on 30 beginner-friendly plants, to make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch.Start (or expand) your collection of gardening books and get growing fast with this complete guide to raised-bed gardening. Read more

Over 50 step-by-step recipes for stunning outdoor planters of all shapes and sizes, in Artisan's bestselling flower recipe book format. We're taking the Recipe Book series outside! In the Container Garden Recipe Book, Lana Williams of the Oakland-based Tender Gardener offers readers dozens of step-by-step recipes for lush outdoor planters, from classic terra-cotta pots to window boxes, urns, bowls, and more. There are recipes specifically designed to adorn your porch or patio (a rustic birdcage-cum-hanging basket, a stately Japanese maple planted in a painted terra-cotta urn) and others that are perfect for backyard entertaining (an elegant tabletop trough of succulents, a concrete water garden that's sure to be a conversation starter). And with Lana as their guide, readers' yards will never be bare thanks to creative designs for all seasons, from urns bursting with spring bulbs to a summer trough brimming with fresh herbs and an heirloom pumpkin converted into the perfect home for fall blooms.  And recreating these stunning designs couldn't be simpler! Each recipe includes a detailed ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, along with hundreds of photos showing where and how to place each plant. Also included is foundational information on planting techniques, care instructions, choosing the right container, as well as plant spotlights highlighting foolproof options for all climates and seasons, from spring bulbs to evergreens. Read more

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to establishing and tending an organic kitchen garden in any urban space, no matter how small, written by the YouTuber and TikToker known as Spicy Moustache.Do you live in the city and yearn for the space and time to grow your own food and live more connected with nature and the seasons? Rebel Gardening shows that anyone can grow a garden of delicious organic fruit and vegetables, wildlife-friendly wildflowers and abundant herbs in absolutely any urban space with a bit of know-how.Organic gardening expert Alessandro Vitale wants you to embrace the living soil and establish your own city eden where creatures and plants can coexist, in harmony with our modern lives. He shares his low-cost and organic approach with all the essential guidance you will need, including his top 50 plants for beginner gardeners, with a plethora of information on how to plant and look after them and how to make the most of all your produce. Learn how to make vegan honey with dandelions, establish a micro-orchard, or brew a natural antibiotic from garlic.Alessandro shares a plan for any type of space and how to tend it through the year. Learn about companion gardening, saving seeds, DIY raised beds and everything to allow your garden to flourish. The healing and planet-protecting power of gardening is within your grasp! Read more

Effortless Raised Bed & Container Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Step-By-Step Guide to Grow Healthier Food, Use Companion Plants for Organic Pest Control, and Maximize Your HarvestAre you eager to turn your small urban space into a productive vegetable garden but unsure where to start?Many budding gardeners share your concerns—whether it's feeling overwhelmed by options, complexity, or budget constraints. But imagine a flourishing vegetable garden filled with vibrant produce, thriving even in the smallest urban spaces and fitting seamlessly into a busy lifestyle!This essential guide provides a clear and accessible pathway to cultivating a lush, bountiful garden regardless of your space or experience level. Here's a glimpse of what you'll discover inside:Innovative strategies to maximize small spaces.Key secrets of soil preparation for healthy, robust plants.Tips on organic pest management through effective companion planting."Smart" watering solutions to keep your plants thriving effortlessly and save you time and money.An introduction to composting—transform kitchen scraps into valuable garden resources.A selection of the easiest vegetables for beginners.Seasonal planting advice for year-round success....and much more to bolster your gardening confidence!Are you concerned about your lack of time or gardening experience? This toolkit is crafted specifically for you! Each chapter offers straightforward, practical advice, helping you grow into a confident gardener without feeling overwhelmed.You don't need prior expertise or a large yard; you only need the ambition to transform your compact space into a lush oasis of fresh, homegrown vegetables.Excited to start your gardening adventure? Transform your space and enjoy healthy, homegrown produce today—scroll up and click "Add to Cart" to begin your gardening journey! Read more

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For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng offers a new way to grow healthy house plants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant’s needs and giving it a home with the right balance of light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, the indoor gardener will be far less the passive follower of rules for the care of each species and much more the confident, active grower, relying on observation and insight. And in the process, the plant owner becomes a plant lover, bonded to these beautiful living things by a simple love and appreciation of nature. The New Plant Parent covers all of the basics of growing house plants, from finding the right light, to everyday care like watering and fertilizing, to containers, to recommended species. Cheng’s friendly tone, personal stories, and accessible photographs fill his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for thousands of indoor gardeners.Trim Size: 7 x 9 inches Read more

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Dubbed the "LeBron James of plant styling..." by "Good Morning America," Hilton Carter now shows how you can make, style, decorate, and care for your own stunning plant-inspired interior with his 25 step-by-step DIY projects and plant hacks.In plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter’s previous books he has given us glimpses into stunning plant-filled homes where ivy and creeping figs hang miraculously from ceilings, mosses grow effortlessly to create living walls, and succulents flourish planted in terrariums. Now in Wild Creations, Hilton will show you how you can actually create these amazing fixtures for your own home. There are step-by-step instructions for Wild Ideas—making projects such as a wall mounted plant and a leather hanging plant stand, genius Wild Hacks for all of your plant worries from how to water your plants while you are away to repelling bugs, thought-provoking Wild Rants looking at the transformative power of plants, and finally a detailed look at ten key Wild Plants and how to care for them. Design and learn about your very own wild interior, get creative, and get WILD! Read more

Welcome to the lush and vibrant world of raised bed and container gardening!Whether you're a city dweller with limited outdoor space, a suburbanite looking to maximize your backyard, or just someone who enjoys the convenience of portable plots, "The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is your key to unlocking the joy and benefits of homegrown produce and blooms.This comprehensive guide offers step-by-step instructions to set up your own raised beds and containers, demonstrating how to create a fertile environment for your plants no matter the size of your gardening space. It helps you select the right containers, soil, and tools, ensuring that your green endeavors are off to a promising start.The book delves into the specifics of growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, fruits, and cut flowers. Learn how to plant:TomatoesCucumbersBasilStrawberriesRoses, and much moreEach plant is given individual attention, providing you with detailed care instructions, potential problem signs, and harvest tips.But this guide doesn't stop at mere cultivation. It also equips you with knowledge on how to sustain your garden throughout the seasons. Discover how to:CompostSave seedsRotate cropsEmploy natural pest control strategiesAdditionally, it provides insights on how to make your garden not just productive, but also aesthetically pleasing."The Ultimate Raised Bed & Container Gardening Guide For Beginners" is more than just a how-to manual;it is an invitation to embrace the therapeutic and nourishing practice of gardening. It inspires you to engage with nature, appreciate the cycles of growth, and relish the gratifying experience of harvesting your own fresh, healthy produce and beautiful flowers.Perfect for the novice gardener but also full of wisdom for the seasoned green thumb, this book is a precious resource that will enable you to connect with nature in the most personal and rewarding way possible. Embark on your gardening journey today and reap the delicious, fragrant rewards! Read more

Obsessed with houseplants? You’ve come to the right place. This isn’t any ordinary houseplant book. In fact, there is nothing ordinary about these extraordinary plants. From growing his own collection, Tony Le-Britton of Not Another Jungle, shows you how to grow and care for the world’s most sought after plants.Detailed chapters on light, water, humidity, fertilizer, variegation, propagation, and pests and diseases have you covered so you can confidently care for all your houseplants. Understanding their natural habitats empowers you to create the optimum environment in your own home so your plants will thrive. Combining detailed care advice and stunning imagery on a wide range of plants, including Monstera and Anthurium, with a special focus on desirable and unusual varietiesIf you’re intent on becoming a devoted plant parent this year, dive straight in to discover:- Step-by-step advice on everything you need to know to grow and care for houseplants.- Information on variegated plant varieties for which there is currently huge interest.- Stunning inspirational and step-by-step photography.- Illustrations explain scientific information on plant anatomy. - Explains how to source plants sustainablyAll the plants featured are available internationally and can be acquired by US readers (many plants have their origins in South America or Asia). Wonder at the natural world with Not Another Jungle and curate and care for your own incredible collection of happy, healthy houseplants. Read more

For those who lack the space or time for traditional gardening, Container Gardening: 250 Design Ideas & Step-by-Step Techniques offers a smart and sensible approach to creating beautiful outdoor spaces. This comprehensive guide, compiled from the trusted pages of Fine Gardening magazine, provides expert advice on selecting and using plants and containers to craft stunning container gardens, whether they’re large or small. Whether you're looking to enhance a small balcony, create a vibrant patio, or add greenery to your home, Container Gardening is your go-to resource for making the most of your gardening endeavors. Dive into the world of container gardening and transform your outdoor spaces into lush, inviting retreats!What You’ll Discover:Inspiring Designs: Explore 250 dramatic plant combinations that will awaken your creativity and elevate your gardening game. Each design showcases how to make the most of your space with eye-catching arrangements. Step-by-Step Techniques: Learn essential techniques for planting and caring for containers in any condition, including regions with short growing periods. The clear, straightforward instructions ensure that even beginner gardeners can thrive. Expert Insights: The gardening professionals at Fine Gardening provide invaluable tips on how to utilize containers to create boundaries, direct traffic, break up wall space, and soften edges throughout the year. Discover how to maximize your garden's potential with the right plants and containers. Read more

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Discover how to grow an abundance of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers without having a big garden or acres of land!You may love the idea of growing your own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers, but you might think it’s impossible since you don’t have a big garden or a lot of land. What if I told youthat you don’t need to have acres of land to grow an abundance of fresh, delicious produce?Container gardening is a practical method for urban and suburban gardeners who want to grow their own food but have limited space.You’re probably asking yourself:How can I grow my own food if I don’t have a big garden?Do I have enough space for a container garden?Is container gardening difficult?Does it take a lot of time and effort to maintain a container garden?Container Gardening for Beginners is a comprehensive, practical guide that not only answers these questions but also covers everything you need to know in order to start and maintain a healthy and bountiful container garden. This book can help you get the most out of your container garden with step-by-step instructions and useful tips for beginners. You will learn all the dos and don’ts of starting and maintaining a healthy and bountiful container garden. Here’s what you’ll discover in Container Gardening for Beginners:How to choose the perfect location for your container gardenHow to choose the right containers for your plantsWhat tools you need for container gardeningBest plants to grow in containersHow to create the perfect growing medium for your plantsHow to start seeds and transplant seedlingsHow to maintain your container gardenHow to deal with pests and diseasesWhen to harvest the produce and how to store it40 plant profilesAnd much more…Container gardening may have seen out of reach for many reasons; however, I’m here to tell you that it’s not as difficult as it seems. I used to visit my grandma on her farm when I was a kid, and that’s where I first learned about different gardening methods, including container gardening. I’ve kept a homestead of my own my whole life, and I’ve encountered my fair share of difficulties running a backyard homestead and maintaining a container garden. When I first started, I thought it would take years to learn all the ins and outs. In fact, it did. That’s why I’m sharing all of that knowledge with you today in one convenient place.With this book, you can save yourself time and energy by following all of the tips, tricks, and advice you’ll find within. Gain meaningful knowledge in the step-by-step, easy-to-follow chapters, and use this book as a reference to overcome any obstacles you might face along the way. Join thousands of others who have taken the leap to a more sustainable and enjoyable lifestyle by growing their own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers in containers and enjoying all the benefits that come from having your own container garden!Click the “Add to Cart” button now to take advantage of growing your own food in containers! Read more