The complete guide to growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs from containers: everything you need to know explained simply
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Ocala, Florida : Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc., 2015.
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Revised 2nd edition.
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288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
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Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
635.986 SHEPHERD
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English
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9781620230145, 1620230143
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-281) and index.
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Shepherd, L. (2015). The complete guide to growing vegetables, flowers, fruits, and herbs from containers: everything you need to know explained simply. Revised 2nd edition. Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Shepherd, Lizz, 1974-. 2015. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs From Containers: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply. Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Shepherd, Lizz, 1974-, The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs From Containers: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply. Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Shepherd, Lizz. The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs From Containers: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply. Revised 2nd edition. Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc, 2015.
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-281) and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Machine generated contents note: What Container Gardening Can -- and Cannot -- do for You -- Plants that Thrive in Containers -- How to Use This Book -- ch. 1 Why Garden in Containers? -- How Plants Grow Naturally -- Why container gardening works -- Space Constraints -- Easy Portability -- Ideal for renters or temporary residents -- Ideal for growing food between seasons -- Inhospitable Terrain -- Too much or not enough sun -- Too hot or too cold -- Too much or not enough rain -- Apartment or condo dwellers might not have any "ground" to plant in -- Aesthetic Appeal -- Easily change the look of the yard or accommodate different events -- Decorate specific areas that might not be equipped to sustain in-ground plants -- For Food -- Save money at the grocery store -- Always have a ready supply of fresh, nutrient-dense produce -- Know where your food is coming from and what has been used to produce it -- ch. 2 What Should I Grow? | |
| 505 | 0 | |a Note continued: Grow Plants that are Well-Adapted to Your Environmental Conditions and Weather -- Grow Plants that Suit Your USDA Hardiness Zone -- Grow Plants You Enjoy Eating -- Grow foods you already like and new variations of old favorites -- Grow Plants that Work Well in Containers -- What type of plant works well in containers? -- What type of plant does not grow well in containers? -- Grow Plants that Complement Your Garden or Decor -- Planting a large container with multiple plants -- Grow Plants You Can Maintain -- Know your time constraints -- Which plants require little maintenance? -- Which plants require a lot of maintenance? -- ch. 3 Choosing and Preparing Containers for Growing -- Size Matters -- Container Composition -- Plastic -- Clay -- Concrete -- Wood -- Paper -- Glass -- Recycled and "art" planters -- Container Types -- Hanging -- Window box -- Garden pots -- Oversized planters -- The Importance of Drainage -- Water is good for plants, right? | |
| 505 | 0 | |a Note continued: ch. 4 Tools -- Gloves -- Trowel -- Shovel -- Clippers/Pruning Shears -- Watering Can -- Cultivating Fork -- String or Garden Ties -- Stakes or Trellises -- ch. 5 Soil and Amendments -- Choosing the Right Soil -- Using a Quality Soil Blend -- Fertilizers -- Watering granules -- ch. 6 Start with Seeds or Start with Plants? -- Why Start with Seeds? -- Why Start with Plants? -- Seeds -- Buying seeds -- Heirloom seeds -- Hybrid seeds -- How seeds work -- How to plant seeds -- Starting seeds indoors -- Transplanting your seedlings -- Plants -- Choosing plants -- Buying plants -- Re-potting your purchased plants -- Companion Planting -- ch. 7 Growing Herbs in Containers -- Food Use -- Medicinal Use -- Bath and Beauty Use -- Home Cleaning and Decor Use -- Herbs are Easy to Grow in Containers -- A Complete List of Container-grown Herbs -- Basil -- Borage -- Chamomile -- Chives -- Cilantro -- Dill -- Fennel -- Lavender -- Mint -- Oregano -- Parsley -- Rosemary. | |
| 505 | 0 | |a Note continued: Sage -- Thyme -- Great Herb Garden Combinations -- Italian cooking garden -- Kitchen garden -- Medicinal garden -- Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Herbs -- ch. 8 Growing Vegetables in Containers -- Can You Really Grow Vegetables in Containers? -- Why Grow Your Own Vegetables? -- To save money at the grocery store -- To know where your food is coming from -- To teach your children about growing and science -- To put flavorful, nutritious, fresh food at your fingertips -- Vegetables are very easy to grow and respond well to containers of all types -- A Complete List of Container-grown Vegetables -- Beans -- Carrots -- Cucumbers -- Garlic -- Lettuce and salad greens -- Onions -- Peas -- Potatoes -- Spinach -- Squash -- Zucchini -- Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Vegetables -- ch. 9 Growing Fruits in Containers -- Can You Really Grow Fruits in Containers? -- Why Grow Your Own Fruit? -- Ornamental Fruit. | |
| 505 | 0 | |a Note continued: A Complete List of Container-grown Fruits -- Blueberries -- Raspberries -- Blackberries -- Gooseberries -- Citrus fruit -- Lemon -- Lime -- Currants -- Grapes -- Cantaloupe -- Watermelon -- Honeydew -- Peaches -- Strawberries -- Tomatoes -- Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Fruit -- ch. 10 Growing Flowers in Containers -- Can You Grow Any Type of Flowers in Containers? -- Why Grow Your Own Flowers? -- A Complete List of Container-grown Flowers -- Roses -- Flowers from bulbs -- Daffodils -- Tulips -- Amaryllis -- Hyacinth -- Gladiolus -- Lily -- Flowers from seeds -- Marigolds -- Zinnias -- Sunflowers -- Growing Perennial Flowers in Containers -- Edible Flowers -- Succulents -- Common Mistakes to Avoid when Growing Flowers -- ch. 11 Maintaining Your Plants -- Pest Management -- Troubleshooting Common Problems -- Pruning -- Replanting -- Learning From Others -- Taking gardening classes -- Swapping seeds and seedlings -- Finding local help. | |
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