Backyard Farming: Growing Vegetables & Herbs: From Planting to Harvesting and More

Kim Pezza

may 2013 · Backyard Farming Libro 2 · Hatherleigh Press

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Start your own backyard vegetable garden with this easy-to-use guide for beginner gardeners and new homesteaders!

Growing Vegetables & Herbs takes you from start to finish—from garden planning to planting and nurturing, to enjoying your first home harvest. This guide shows you:

• How to design the best gardening layout for your space
• The ins and outs of weeding, watering, and pest control
• Ways to organize your plantings to take advantage of natural complements
• The equipment you need to make your garden a success
• How to harvest your vegetables and prepare your garden for the coming winter

…and many more tips and tricks from experienced growers to help you avoid the most common mistakes!
 
Whether you’re aiming for self-sufficiency or just looking to add the freshest ingredients possible to your own kitchen table, Growing Vegetables & Herbs is perfect for new homesteaders and gardeners—whether you live in the city, suburbs, or country.

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Kim Pezza grew up among orchards and dairy and beef farms having lived most of her life in the Finger Lakes region. She has raised pigs, poultry and game birds, rabbits and goats, and is experienced in growing herbs and vegetables. In her spare time, Kim also teaches workshops in a variety of areas, from art and simple computers for seniors, to making herb butter, oils, and vinegars. She continues to learn new techniques and skills and is currently looking to turn her grandparents' 1800s farm into a small, working homestead.