vegetable gardening

A guide to container gardening, for growing a small farm on a patio, stoop or even in a dining room, discussing which types of soil to use, the impact of climate on gardening, and more.

Learn to grow your own vegetables and herbs, attract awesome wildlife such as butterflies and bees, and be a green gardener with lots of recycling tips. Whether you've got a big vegetable patch or just a windowsill, you can grow all sorts of plants with this colourful RHS book. Packed full of easy-to-follow step-by-step activities, this book helps children learn about conservation, recycling and sustainability in simple, practical, and hands-on ways. They will build a mini nature reserve, turn old wellies into plant pots, grow fruit and vegetables that they can really eat, plant a bee-friendly space, create a ladybird sanctuary, and much more. Help nature with every activity and discover the joys of growing plants from seeds. So grab your potting mix and let's get gardening!.

"Like having your own personal gardening mentor at your side, The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food is the story of Mia, an eager young professional who wants to grow her own vegetables but doesn't know where to start, and George, her retired neighbor who loves gardening and walks her through each step of the process. Throughout the book, 'cheat sheets' sum up George's key facts and techniques, providing a handy quick reference for anyone starting their first vegetable garden, including how to find the best location, which vegetables are easiest to grow, how to pick out the healthiest plants at the store, when (and when not) to water, how to protect your plants from pests, and what to do with extra produce if you grow too much"--Amazon.

"Guess what vegetable or fruit this is, growing in the garden! Learn more about it, plus how to eat it in a simple recipe"--Provided by publisher.

"A boy and his pet dragon plant a vegetable garden. They learn how to grow plants and make a salad. This title includes reading activities and a word list"--Provided by publisher.

"The story of Michelle Obama and her time in the White House, where she led in the growth of a kitchen garden"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including urban gardening; locally sourced food options, and the safety of pesticides, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples like the Houston East End Greenbelt, which have made a difference"--Provided by publisher.

"Will, Violet, and Basil must be the unluckiest students at the Garden Gnome Academy. They've been stuck with Mr. Butternut, the school's most unpopular (and unusual) teacher. Will and his friends have to learn about soil and compost while their classmates get to study exotic plants and butterflies. Although things get a little messy (and stinky) in his class, Mr. Butternut does know a thing or two about growing delicious veggies. Read along to get all the dirt on growing your favorite vegetables! And you don't need a big backyard to be a great gardener--just a little bit of space and a lot of sunlight. With the easy instructions inside this book you can grow lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, and more. Maker Comics: Grow a Garden! will walk you through each step, from seed to harvest"--From the publisher's web site.

Explains how to grow a garden.

"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"--Back cover.