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American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening: Techniques and Know-How for Planning, Planting, and Tending a Home Vegetable Garden Organically

by American Horticultural Society
Cool Springs: Quarto. (American Horticultural Society Guides). Jan. 2025. 272p. ISBN 9780760392812. pap. $28.99. GARDENING
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This guide offers substantial information to make growing one’s own organic produce seem less intimidating. The book starts with a brief history of organic gardening and delves into the routine tasks of planning, soil testing, seed selection, and more. This work provides plenty of examples of different gardening styles. It also gives options for making the most of one’s garden plot, however big or small. Newbies will gain plenty of tips, whereas seasoned gardeners will see a way forward if previous attempts didn’t quite work. All this is complemented by beautiful photographs, lists of recommended tools, and easy-to-read charts that explain everything from soil quality to pest control to cover crops.
VERDICT This substantial guide will do well with readers looking to achieve organic gardening success. With its easy-to-peruse layout and accessible advice, expect high circulation for this resource.
Reviewed by Elizabeth Majka , Jan 31, 2025
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