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The true green thumb knows that a gardener’s work doesn’t finish once the sun sets. There is so much to learn about preparing soil, weeding methods, making use of wide rows and harvesting vegetables. Nighttime is the perfect opportunity to settle down with a fresh cup of herbal tea and a good book. Dick Raymond is an international legend in the world of gardening, with over 40 years of hands-on experience, his own TV series, a number of top-selling books and a legacy as “head vegetable gardening specialist” at Garden Way Gardens behind him. His timeless classic, Joy of Gardening, is the #1 selling book in the “Home & Garden” category at www.amazon.com.
Joy of Gardening is full of valuable information for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. First, you’ll learn about Dick Raymond’s “wide row gardening system” and how to create a continual harvest, save hours on weeding and watering, thin out-of-control crops and plant multi-crop rows. You’ll learn about “Salad Gardens,” “Summer Gardens” and “Eat N’ Store Gardens.” In chapter two, you will learn about getting the soil ready, creating raised beds, testing soil for pH and terrace gardens. Chapter 3 advises on how to start planting and how to calculate dates; choosing pots, soil and light; transplanting; tunnel growing and getting an early crop of radishes. Chapter 4 provides you with the tools you need to fight persistent weeds. Chapter 5 talks about garden care topics like mulching, watering, composting, harvesting and fall gardens. Chapter 6 is about “green” manures. Chapter 7 entails root cellar protocol. In this book, you will also learn about a treasure trove of vegetable growing techniques for beans, cabbage, corn, eggplants, green veggies, okra, onions, peanuts, peppers, potatoes, root crops, sunflowers, tomatoes, vine crops and garden perennials. You will also gain insight into pest deterrents and disease prevention.
Joy of Gardening is the #1 selling “Home & Garden” book at www.amazon.com. Thirty-three reviewers commented about what an amazing book Dick Raymond has put together. Many people appreciate Dick Raymond’s wisdom elicited with a pleasing conversational style. “The book speaks volumes to you as if Dick were right there next to you,” David from Fairport NY comments. Numerous gardeners say they have purchased this book over and over again for friends and family. People refer to Dick as their “master” and “guru.” They talk about how Dick Raymond inspired them to think about gardens in a totally different way and created a more positive outlook for people who were dismayed by prior failures. “This book is the quintessential guide for anyone who is interested in vegetable gardening,” says one buyer. “The Joy of Gardening is my number one reference… nothing else even comes close,” another writer says.
Joy of Gardening makes a great gift for the green thumb in your family. Winter is a great time to read up on tested, tried and true practices that can make your next gardening season a wild success. Whether you love peppers or turnips, tomatoes or onions — knowing how to approach the gardening process from start to finish can improve your yield, keep pests away, better the taste of your harvest and lead to a more fulfilling experience overall. You can buy this vegetable gardening book new at www.lehmans.com or used at www.amazon.com.
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