Organic Vegetable GardeningThe Time Life Complete Gardener presents Organic Vegetable Gardening. Harvest a bounty of fresh, pesticide-free vegetables from your own backyard garden. Inside you'll find...how to plan your vegetable plot for the highest yield and eye appeal; step-by-step techniques for planting, fertilizing, staking, and harvesting your healthful produce; organic solutions to pest and disease problems; encyclopedia with color photos and growing information for hundreds of luscious vegetables; troubleshooting guide; questions and answers--everything you always wanted to know about growing your own vegetables; tips from professional gardeners. -- Cover. |
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