The Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables - by Lorene Edwards Forkner (Paperback)

About the Book

Millions of people started vegetable gardening this year for the first time--this beginner-friendly guide offers them all the information they need to do so successfully.

Book Synopsis

"A comprehensive guide for growing vegetables and herbs filled with hands on advice and time-tested techniques." --The American Gardener

You can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start--just follow the trustworthy advice found in The Beginner's Guide to Growing Great Vegetables. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tips on fertilizing, mulching, and watering. Regional planting charts show what to plant when, and a month-by-month planner takes you from January through December. Profiles of popular edibles explain exactly how to plant, care for, and harvest your bounty. Whether your garden grows in the ground, on a balcony, or in containers on a sunny patio, this is your guide to grow-your-own success. Your backyard bounty awaits!

Review Quotes

"For new and novice gardeners who want a straightforward, unfussy guide to growing their own food." --Library Journal

"Lorene Edwards Forkner offers a comprehensive guide for growing vegetables and herbs filled with hands on advice and time-tested techniques." --The American Gardener

"A comprehensive guide to gardening that goes well beyond being appropriate for just beginners... a refreshing overview with an emphasis on nurturing vegetables and herbs in the ground or in containers." --The Oregonian

About the Author

Lorene Edwards Forkner is the author of several gardening books, including Hortus Miscellaneous, Growing Your Own Vegetables, and Canning and Preserving Your Own Harvest. Her writing has appeared in several national and regional publications including Organic Gardening, MaryJane's Farm, Northwest Garden News, and Edible Seattle. Supported by a degree in fine art and years of experience owning and operating Fremont Gardens, a specialty retail nursery in Seattle, Washington, Lorene is a popular speaker, eager to weigh in on horticultural mysteries, offer direction for design conundrums, and teach DIY gardeners.