Vegetable Gardening for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Growing Vegetables at Home

Dig into vegetable gardening with this bestselling beginner's guide to growing-it-yourself.Gardeners never forget the first time they enjoyed a ripe, juicy tomato plucked straight from the vine or savored a crisp, fresh salad made with ingredients from their backyard. Start growing your first crop today with Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Taking up vegetable gardening can be a worthwhile summer activity, and an ideal summer hobby for people of all ages.Host of The Beginner's Garden podcast Jill McSheehy offers simple guidance to first-time gardeners who will be amazed at how easy it can be to create a thriving garden.Build the ideal foundation with clear instructions for constructing raised beds, preparing containers, and mixing healthy soil.Pick the perfect plants with in-depth profiles that detail how to grow beloved culinary plants, from peppery arugula to cool melons and fragrant rosemary.Nurture a budding garden with this reference for pairing up companion plants, watering and mulching, handling pests, and maintaining plants year-round.Start your own vegetable garden with the easy-to-follow guidance from Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Read more