The First-Time Gardener: Growing Vegetables: All the know-how and encouragement you need to grow – and fall in love with! – your brand new food garden (1) (The First-Time…
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*Winner of the GardenComm 2022 Media Awards Silver Award of Achievement in the Photography/Book General Readership Category*
Homesteader Jessica Sowards, the warm and energetic host of YouTube’s Roots and Refuge Farm, is the perfect teacher for new gardeners, offering not just know-how but inspiration and time-management tips for success.
Before you sink your hands into the soil, she’ll answer all those questions rolling around inside your head:
- Where do I put my new garden?
- How do I prepare the soil?
- What vegetables should I plant?
- Is it better to start new plants from seed or should I buy transplants?
- What about watering, feeding, and taking care of my garden?
- What do I do if bugs show up?
There are no stupid questions here. Everyone has to start somewhere, after all. Not only will you learn how to prepare, plant, and tend your first vegetable garden, you’ll also learn:
- How to design an eco-friendly layout
- How to grow with the seasons
- How to maximize your harvest, even if you only grow in a small space
Jessica wants your first food-growing experience to be a positive one, and she’s prepared to go the distance to make sure tending the earth becomes your new favorite hobby.
A single growing season is all it takes to fall in love with growing your own healthy, organic, nutrient-dense food. With Jessica as your guide, you’ll soon discover all the satisfactions, challenges, and great joys of growing your own food garden.
This book is part of The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series from Cool Springs Press, which also includes The First-Time Gardener: Growing Plants and Flowers and The First-Time Gardener: Raised Bed Gardening. Each book in The First-Time Gardener’s Guides series is aimed at beginner gardeners and offers clear, fact-based information that’s presented in a friendly and accessible way, including step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations throughout.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Cool Springs Press, Illustrated edition (2 Mar. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760368724 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760368725 |
| Dimensions | 20.45 x 1.65 x 25.4 cm |
by Gene B.
Absolutely love this book. Firstly it is beautifully put together using Jess’s images and writing. This book manages to capture her unique voice in a physical form. Love how easily accessible everything is throughout the book. Very readable and informative. Definitely a must have for beginners as well as long term gardeners.
by TheBookLady
I love this book, the images are stunning the books itself is a really high quality book then the material inside is absolutely priceless, written in such a matter of fact way but still beautifully poetic and the author Jess is! I’ve been gardening years but this book still taught me new things and things I have forgotten and helped me wrap my head around some! A must have for any gardener!
by Jessica Cannon
It’s a great addition to any gardeners shelf. Can be used by a first time gardener who’s looking for the key points in starting a garden but also very handy for experienced gardeners. I love that it’s not US specific and can be used to apply to anyone no matter where you are in the world.
by Haven
Wonderful book for a begginer but maybe not for those who’ve gone through their first year of gardening. Great gift to someone starting their gardening journey.
by gwyneth reid
I don’t often write reviews but I had to for this book. I’ve tried growing veggie gardens a couple of times and have failed dismally. I had no confidence going in this time and this book has changed that. It has shown me exactly why my last attempts failed, it has taught me that failure is learning and I am so much better equipped to start this year!
It is excellently written, engaging and not at all boring. It is a feel good read, full of life giving energy and has really changed my view of gardening.
If you are a veggie growing newbie or someone like me who is lacking wisdom and confidence, then GET THIS BOOK. You don’t need anything else at this stage, just this book.
Jessica Sowards is a joy to read and a joy to watch on YouTube. Buy this book, you won’t regret it.
by Celina Kehoe
Great book well made. Lots of information about growing a garden,beautifully written.
Jessica has a way with words that is easy for anyone to understand and explains ways of growing a vegetable garden that isn’t to complicated like other gardening books. Would highly recommend to buy for yourself or as a gift.
by Jessica Cannon
This Book is Great. I have never grown my own Food, I remember as a child helping my Dad. I have been so scared to do any gardening This book is so informative. Made me feel I can even if I fail is does not matter. Also please check out the Authors YouTube channel Roots and Refuge Farm. An amazing Lady and a Beautiful family. You will learn so so much.
by Celina Kehoe
Bought for my son-in-law he thinks it very helpful