Description
This book, which has been a highly rated Amazon best seller for several growing seasons, is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook demystifies gardening by providing the best, most proven methods for sowing, growing, and harvesting.
Highlights include . . .
• Step-by-step advice for success with more than 30 vegetables in any zone
• The dirt on soil: why testing is so important—and how to do it
• Easy techniques for growing in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised beds
• Seed-starting and -saving methods simplified
• Gardeners’ friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetables
• Enlightening (and humorous!) anecdotes from fellow gardeners
• Space for noting observations and experiences
• More than 150 full-color photos
• Essential reference tables and charts
• Much, much more!
Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.
Readers are raving about the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook! Here are some of the reviews from verified purchasers:
“Amazing! This book is beyond excellent! I have not been able to put it down since it was delivered today. I can’t believe the information it covers that I would never think about and I live on a farm! It’s easy to understand and has excellent detail for a perfect garden.”
“I really am impressed with all the information in this book. There is a ton of helpful hints, and I am more anxious than ever for spring to arrive to try out the new techniques for a better garden.”
“Great advice for gardening. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will refer to it for planting in the spring.”
“A gardener’s must have. Great book. Learned a lot!”
“Loved it so much I bought 10 more for my garden club.”
“I so enjoy reading this book and going back to it for reference. It has helped greatly.”
“Love this book! I consult whenever I’m getting ready to plant something, there’s lots of great information in these pages. From soil amendments, to troubleshooting garden pests, to sun conditions - it’s a must read for all gardeners!”
“Very helpful for beginners like me. Easy reading.”
“If you garden, you need this book!!!”
Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. Through the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook, the secrets of growing delicious, nutritious food are being passed down to new generations of gardeners. Everyone who loves fresh vegetables should own a copy!
• New and experienced gardeners find this book to be so useful that it is now in its second printing!
• Scores of time-saving tips and proven veggie-growing techniques
• Essential reference tables and charts
• Dedicated pages for recording your own ongoing observations
• More than 150 full-color photos
• Flexi bound softcover
• Now in its 6th reprint!
• Size: 7" x 9"
• 208 pages
23 Reviews
-
very informative
My garden will thrive next year with the info I have at hand
-
Vegetable Gardener's Handbook
Vegetable Gardener's Handbook accompanies me to the garden often. From planning to planting and harvesting, this book is like gardening with an expert by my side.
-
vegetable Gardners Handbook
So far so good. Handbook has the information I was seeking
-
Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook
Bought this as a gift for my son and DIL , excellent book for anyone who’s interested in learning more about gardening!
-
Vegetable gardeners handbook
Excellant
-
Vegetable Gardener's Handbook
This book has a lot of useful information--especially for novice gardeners. It would have been even better if it wasn't printed in China...
-
Just right for the weather in North Florida.
Excellent for a new gardening experience
-
Vegetable Garden book review
Nice illustrations. Appears to cover everything. Can't wit to try and see the results I get. Very informative.
-
Gardeners handbook
Really like it so far. Great information and handy charts to help get and stay organized.
-
Great
The Vegetable Gardener's Handbook is fantastic! It has been very helpful in providing care and handling instructions for plants already in my garden and for plants i'm looking to grow next spring season.
-
Great Book
Just what I was looking for. All the info I need in one place.
-
Review
This Handbook is GREAT for people who are inexperienced at gardening it is the best book I have ever read. I have been gardening since I was eight years old!! I am now Sixty years old & I still love to garden! This hand book refreshes my experiences , too. I just love the Old Farmers Almanac it's just GREAT for serious home gardening it helps answer questions about bugs too. Yes I still .can , freeze & I love fresh vegetables & fruits
-
review
Just got it today in the mail .....flipped through a couple pages and can't wait to look at it closer. I noticed articles on several of the vegetables for my garden plan this year!
-
The Bible for Vegetables
I haven't read the book in its entirety as I just received it last week, but it is full of useful information.
-
Review Vegetable Gardener's Handbook
I would gladly review the item but I have not received it yet. You kinda got the cart before the horse.
-
My review
I found it very very great filled with information that I will use for my own personal garden!!!!!! And I also cooked the recipes that it had and I added my own twist to each one also!! And it’s great to add your own twist to all recipes!!!
-
Vegetable Gardner's Handbook
This is a nicely done book with a great deal of useful information. Well worth the money.
-
Handbook
Raised on a farm been gardening 50 years, what an amazing book, teaching this old dog new tricks. Thank you
-
books
haven't got them yet!
-
Vegetable Gardener Handbook
After receiving the first copy, I have purchased this book for all of my Garden Club members. It is very easy and clear about how to raise most common vegetables with illustrations across from the text.