Fresh from the Garden
An Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs in Cold Climates
Fresh from the Garden
An Organic Guide to Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs in Cold Climates
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All of John Whitman's gardening knowledge comes from hands-on experience acquired as a professional grower and an avid backyard vegetable gardener for more than fifty years. His book Starting from Scratch: A Guide to Indoor Gardening was a main selection of the Organic Gardening Book Club. He wrote the vegetable section of the Better Homes and Gardens New Garden Book and was the sole author of the Better Homes and Gardens New Houseplants Book. Whitman is the creator and coauthor of the other three volumes in the cold climate gardening series: Growing Perennials in Cold Climates, Growing Shrubs…mehr
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- Verlag: University of Minnesota Press
- Seitenzahl: 536
- Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 272mm x 222mm x 40mm
- Gewicht: 2356g
- ISBN-13: 9780816698394
- ISBN-10: 0816698392
- Artikelnr.: 45101938
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- 06621 890
- Verlag: University of Minnesota Press
- Seitenzahl: 536
- Erscheinungstermin: 10. Januar 2017
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 272mm x 222mm x 40mm
- Gewicht: 2356g
- ISBN-13: 9780816698394
- ISBN-10: 0816698392
- Artikelnr.: 45101938
- Herstellerkennzeichnung
- Libri GmbH
- Europaallee 1
- 36244 Bad Hersfeld
- 06621 890
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. The Basics of Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
1. Where to Plant
Tips on Choosing a Garden Site
Types of Gardens
Soil
2. Planting Seed in the Garden
Buying Seed
Planting Seed
Spacing
When to Plant
Mail Order Sources
3. Starting Vegetables From Seed Indoors (Transplanting)
About Seed Starting Indoors
Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Seeds Indoors
Buying Potted Plants
4. Caring for Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
Watering
Mulch
Fertilizing
Support
Weeding
Thinning
Pruning
Winter Protection
Extending the Growing Season
5. Propagation
6. Solving Growing Problems
Basic Tips That Help Reduce the Use of Pesticides
Using Organic Chemicals
Insects
Disease
Crop Rotation
Solarization
Marauders
Physiological Problems
7. Harvesting and Culinary Uses
Harvesting
Yield
Storing
Culinary Uses
Nutrition
8. Tools, Materials, and Gardening Aids
Part II. Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
Individual Listings
Amaranth (see Greens)
Artichoke, globe (see Unique Plants)
Artichoke, Jerusalem (see Sunchoke under Unique Plants)
Arugula (see Greens)
Asparagus
Asparagus bean (see Yardlong bean under Unique Plants)
Asparagus pea (see Unique Plants)
Aubergine (see Eggplant)
Aztec Red Spinach (see Lamb’s Quarters under Greens)
Basil
Batavian endive (see Endive under Greens)
Bean
Beet (beetroot)
Belgian endive (see Unique Plants)
Bitter melon (see Gourds under Unique Plants)
Blackberry (see Raspberry)
Black-eyed pea (see Cowpea under Unique Plants)
Black salsify (see Salsify under Unique Plants)
Blueberry
Bok Choi (see Chinese cabbage)
Borage (see Herbs)
Borecole (see Kale)
Boysenberry (see Raspberry)
Broad bean
Broccoflower (see Cauliflower)
Broccoli
Broccoli raab or rabe (see Greens)
Broccolini (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Brokali (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Brussels sprouts
Burdock (see Unique Plants)
Bush bean (see Bean)
Cabbage
Cantaloupe (see Muskmelon)
Cape gooseberry (see Ground cherry under Unique Plants)
Capers (see Nasturtium for substitute)
Caraway (see Herbs)
Cardoon (see Unique Plants)
Carrot
Catgrass (see Greens)
Cat mint (see Catnip under Herbs)
Catnip (see Herbs)
Cauliflower
Celeriac (see Celery)
Celery
Celery, bulb (see Celery)
Celery, stem (see Celery)
Celery cabbage (see Chinese cabbage)
Celery root (see Celery)
Celtuce (see Lettuce)
Ceylon spinach (see Malabar spinach under Greens)
Chamomile (see Herbs)
Chard (see Swiss Chard)
Chervil (see Herbs)
Chickpea (see Unique Plants)
Chicory, Belgian endive (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants)
Chicory, Italian dandelion (see Italian dandelion under Greens)
Chicory, Radicchio (see Radicchio under Unique Plants)
Chicory, Witloof (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants)
Chinese broccoli (see Greens)
Chinese cabbage (see Greens)
Chinese flowering cabbage (see Chinese cabbage under Greens)
Chinese kale (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Chinese mustard (see Greens)
Chinese spinach (see Amaranth under Greens)
Chives (see Herbs)
Choi (choy) sum (see Chinese cabbage under Greens)
Chrysanthemum (see Greens)
Chop
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. The Basics of Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
1. Where to Plant
Tips on Choosing a Garden Site
Types of Gardens
Soil
2. Planting Seed in the Garden
Buying Seed
Planting Seed
Spacing
When to Plant
Mail Order Sources
3. Starting Vegetables From Seed Indoors (Transplanting)
About Seed Starting Indoors
Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Seeds Indoors
Buying Potted Plants
4. Caring for Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
Watering
Mulch
Fertilizing
Support
Weeding
Thinning
Pruning
Winter Protection
Extending the Growing Season
5. Propagation
6. Solving Growing Problems
Basic Tips That Help Reduce the Use of Pesticides
Using Organic Chemicals
Insects
Disease
Crop Rotation
Solarization
Marauders
Physiological Problems
7. Harvesting and Culinary Uses
Harvesting
Yield
Storing
Culinary Uses
Nutrition
8. Tools, Materials, and Gardening Aids
Part II. Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs
Individual Listings
Amaranth (see Greens)
Artichoke, globe (see Unique Plants)
Artichoke, Jerusalem (see Sunchoke under Unique Plants)
Arugula (see Greens)
Asparagus
Asparagus bean (see Yardlong bean under Unique Plants)
Asparagus pea (see Unique Plants)
Aubergine (see Eggplant)
Aztec Red Spinach (see Lamb’s Quarters under Greens)
Basil
Batavian endive (see Endive under Greens)
Bean
Beet (beetroot)
Belgian endive (see Unique Plants)
Bitter melon (see Gourds under Unique Plants)
Blackberry (see Raspberry)
Black-eyed pea (see Cowpea under Unique Plants)
Black salsify (see Salsify under Unique Plants)
Blueberry
Bok Choi (see Chinese cabbage)
Borage (see Herbs)
Borecole (see Kale)
Boysenberry (see Raspberry)
Broad bean
Broccoflower (see Cauliflower)
Broccoli
Broccoli raab or rabe (see Greens)
Broccolini (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Brokali (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Brussels sprouts
Burdock (see Unique Plants)
Bush bean (see Bean)
Cabbage
Cantaloupe (see Muskmelon)
Cape gooseberry (see Ground cherry under Unique Plants)
Capers (see Nasturtium for substitute)
Caraway (see Herbs)
Cardoon (see Unique Plants)
Carrot
Catgrass (see Greens)
Cat mint (see Catnip under Herbs)
Catnip (see Herbs)
Cauliflower
Celeriac (see Celery)
Celery
Celery, bulb (see Celery)
Celery, stem (see Celery)
Celery cabbage (see Chinese cabbage)
Celery root (see Celery)
Celtuce (see Lettuce)
Ceylon spinach (see Malabar spinach under Greens)
Chamomile (see Herbs)
Chard (see Swiss Chard)
Chervil (see Herbs)
Chickpea (see Unique Plants)
Chicory, Belgian endive (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants)
Chicory, Italian dandelion (see Italian dandelion under Greens)
Chicory, Radicchio (see Radicchio under Unique Plants)
Chicory, Witloof (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants)
Chinese broccoli (see Greens)
Chinese cabbage (see Greens)
Chinese flowering cabbage (see Chinese cabbage under Greens)
Chinese kale (see Chinese broccoli under Greens)
Chinese mustard (see Greens)
Chinese spinach (see Amaranth under Greens)
Chives (see Herbs)
Choi (choy) sum (see Chinese cabbage under Greens)
Chrysanthemum (see Greens)
Chop