{"product_id":"the-first-time-gardener-container-food-gardening-all-the-know-how-you-need-to-grow-veggies-fruits-herbs-and-other-edible-plants-in-pots-paperback","title":"The First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening: All the Know-How You Need to Grow Veggies, Fruits, Herbs, and Other Edible Plants in Pots - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePam Farley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Straightforward instructions, matrices, photos, and illustrations make this one of my new favorite gardening books.\" --Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Growing your own fresh, organic food in containers is a great way to begin your gardening journey! This friendly guide includes everything you need to know to get started.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What's holding you back from growing your own food? Are you nervous about having enough space? Do you question whether or not you have the time to make it happen? Are the growing conditions you have a little questionable? Is your budget at a bare-bones minimum? Then container gardening is the answer to all of your concerns! With a \u003cb\u003eminimal investment in time, money, and space\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe First-Time Gardener: Container Food Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e at your side, \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003estart your very first garden in containers, instead of in the ground. You just may find you're capable of \u003cb\u003egrowing fantastic yields\u003c\/b\u003e in spite of all your initial hesitations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Container gardens can take up as much or as little room as you'd like. They're portable, so you can locate them wherever conditions are optimal for plant growth. And, you can \u003cb\u003egrow just about any veggie in pots\u003c\/b\u003e, as long as you have \u003cb\u003ethe right container\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ethe right soil blend\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ethe right care tips\u003c\/b\u003e. In these pages, author Pam Farley of BrownThumbMama.com lines \u003cb\u003ethe path to container food gardening success in clear, simple steps\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Not only will you learn \u003cb\u003ehow to get started\u003c\/b\u003e, you'll also discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat size container\u003c\/b\u003e you need for each different veggie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Why filling the pot with \u003cb\u003ethe perfect soil blend\u003c\/b\u003e matters so much \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e When to \u003cb\u003efertilize\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ehow often to water\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Where to locate your container food garden for \u003cb\u003eoptimum production \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat to do if problems arise\u003c\/b\u003e and how to fix them \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tips for everything from \u003cb\u003estaking and pruning your veggie plants\u003c\/b\u003e to knowing when it's \u003cb\u003etime to harvest\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Plus, find a dozen \u003cb\u003efully illustrated planting plans\u003c\/b\u003e for themed container food gardens, including a Smoothie Greens Garden, a Spring Stir-Fry Garden, a Spaghetti Sauce Garden, a Salad Greens Garden, and many others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e No room? No problem. Lousy soil? Nothing to worry about. Not enough time? Think again. \u003cb\u003eGrowing food in containers is fun, easy, and perfect for beginners.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e This book is part of \u003cb\u003eThe First-Time Gardener's Guides series\u003c\/b\u003e from Cool Springs Press, which also includes\u003ci\u003e The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables\u003c\/i\u003e. Each book in The First-Time Gardener's Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that's presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePam Farley\u003c\/b\u003e has been gardening and writing (usually not at the same time) since she was in grade school. These interests united when she started the website BrownThumbMama.com to document her home and garden tips. Now, millions of readers around the world visit her site to learn about vegetable gardening, easy recipes, and making a nontoxic home. When she's not gardening and writing, she's likely camping, reading, or otherwise avoiding housework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 9.92 x 7.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 07, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757235601696,"sku":"9780760378137","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6145b543174bf88e9e1ce40c25ed4ef7.webp?v=1780097416","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-first-time-gardener-container-food-gardening-all-the-know-how-you-need-to-grow-veggies-fruits-herbs-and-other-edible-plants-in-pots-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}