{"product_id":"the-louisiana-urban-gardener-a-beginners-guide-to-growing-vegetables-and-herbs-hardcover","title":"The Louisiana Urban Gardener: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables and Herbs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKathryn K. Fontenot\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether your garden consists of large raised beds or a few pots on the patio, Kathryn K. Fontenot's \u003ci\u003eThe Louisiana Urban Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e offers easy guidelines and useful tools to jump-start and maintain small yet bountiful gardens. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning and sustaining a successful home garden in an urban environment can be a daunting prospect, but Fontenot eliminates the guesswork with tips on testing and preparing soil, guidelines on what to purchase from local garden centers, and basic techniques, schedules, and strategies to produce a thriving crop. From where to plant for the best juicy home-grown tomatoes to how to organically protect against pests to when to grow fragrant oregano and rosemary, this resource offers definitive answers and ensures that novices have all the expertise they need to enjoy Louisiana's year-round growing climate. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Louisiana Urban Gardener includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Guidance on choosing the best location for your garden\u003cbr\u003e Tips on garden design for containers, raised beds, and in-ground gardens\u003cbr\u003e Advice for preparing the best soil for your garden\u003cbr\u003e Strategies for managing insects, disease, and weeds\u003cbr\u003e Season-by-season instruction on what to plant and when to harvest\u003cbr\u003e An appendix on Louisiana gardens to visit for inspiration \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTending to pots of young peas, sharing a fresh summer watermelon with friends, or bringing extra beets and kale to coworkers on a winter day are just a few of the rewards of gardening. \u003ci\u003eThe Louisiana Urban Gardener\u003c\/i\u003e gives everyone, from young professionals to retirees, the knowledge they need to enjoy all the pleasures of homegrown food.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathryn Fontenot is assistant professor and extension specialist with the LSU AgCenter's School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences. She specializes in farmer's markets and in home, community, and school gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 9.09 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 19, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757689831712,"sku":"9780807166796","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c5adb97f23b70846d6bb362c2252c552.webp?v=1780109135","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-louisiana-urban-gardener-a-beginners-guide-to-growing-vegetables-and-herbs-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}