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The vegetable gardener's bible : discover Ed's high-yield W-O-R-D system for all North American gardening regions / Edward C. Smith ; foreword by John Storey.

Smith, Edward C. (Edward Clarke), 1941- (author.). Storey, John, (author. ).

Summary:

"Discover the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening with Ed Smith's amazing gardening system. By integrating four principles -- Wide beds, Organic methods, Raised beds, and Deep beds -- Smith reinvents vegetable gardening, making it possible for everyone to have the best, most successful garden ever. By following this complete system you cultivate deep, powerful soil that nourishes plants and discourages pests and disease. The result is fewer weeds, healthier plants, and lots of great-tasting vegetables. Plus, you'll enjoy gardening as you never have before. The Vegetable Gardener's Bible -- the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening." -- Amazon.com

Record details

ISBN: 158017213X
ISBN: 9781580172134
ISBN: 1580172121
ISBN: 9781580172127
Physical Description: ix, 309 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm
Publisher: Pownal, Vermont : Storey Books, [2000]
Copyright: ©2000

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword -- Part 1:from Seed to harvest: higher yields with less work -- Chapter 1:a new way to garden: wide, deep, raised beds -- Chapter 2:planning your garden, growing your plan -- Chapter 3:jump-starting your garden -- Chapter 4:growing a self-sufficient garden -- Chapter 5:enjoying the harvest & tucking the garden in -- Part 2:healthy garden: above and below ground -- Chapter 6:nurturing vegetable-friendly soil -- Chapter 7:rot & recycle: making & using compost -- Chapter 8:banishing bugs, slugs & things that go chomp in the night -- Part 3: vegetables & herbs, A-Z, great taste and more variety