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The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook (Old Farmer's Almanac (Paperback)) Paperback – Illustrated, November 12, 2019

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  • New and experienced gardeners find this book (companion to the Flower Gardener’s Handbook and Container Gardener’s Handbook) to be so useful that it is now in its sixth printing!
  • Created for novices, aspiring growers, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to guarantee success for every vegetable garden—and every gardener!
  • Contains step-by-step advice for successfully growing 32 vegetables; scores of timesaving tips and proven veggie-growing techniques; more than 150 stunning, full-color photos; insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners; recommended varieties; essential reference tables and charts; dedicated pages for recording ongoing observations; and much more!
  • The Old Farmer’s Almanac, founded in 1792, has a strong presence in the gardening information field that includes such products as the annual Garden Guide (available in both print and digital formats), the Garden Planner (an interactive online resource for planning and recording garden activities), the Gardening calendar (a perennial favorite of gardeners and nature lovers for more than 45 years that has been the #1 best-seller in garden calendars on Amazon), and the Gardening Club (a membership opportunity that offers people a selection of Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening and related products every year). 
  • The Old Farmer’s Almanac reaches millions through its powerful presence on Almanac.com and the Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest social media platforms. In addition, a daily e-newsletter promotes the Almanac family of products to more than 600,000 recipients, and a biweekly gardening e-newsletter reaches 157,575 gardeners.
  • 54% of young adults (ages 18 to 34) would rather go to a garden center than a nightclub.
  • According to latest trends for popular gardening projects, “Creating vegetable gardens” is #1.
  • Growing vegetables offers folks—even those who have only a small space—the opportunity to grow their own food, get outdoors and exercise in a wholesome environment, feel the peace of working with nature, and enjoy the satisfaction of watching plants develop and thrive through one’s own efforts. Growing one’s own food also offers a sense of security in these days of supply shortages and high prices, and a bountiful harvest provides a perfect opportunity for sharing with family, friends, and the community. Vegetable gardening also provides people more choices in variety and flavor than most grocery stores can offer and allows them to have more control over the use of pesticides on their food. Fresher, healthier, and satisfying—it’s no wonder that vegetable gardening is such a favorite pastime!
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Grow Anything (Almost) Anywhere

Before seed ever hits soil, take time to plan where to plant. There are endless options for growing a new vegetable garden, including movable containers to make the most of sunlight or aboveground beds that allow for better control of soil quality, water runoff, and weeds. Small, single plants like herbs can be grown in larger disposable food containers (think coffee cans). A yard isn’t even required: Patios, small decks, or windowsills with enough light can all be excellent places for a bountiful garden.

The Secrets of Soil

A garden begins with the soil. The secret is understanding that not all ground soil is created equal. There are simple at-home tests that can be done every season to help gardeners better understand their soil’s natural nutrients, texture, or pH levels. Once these elements are known, fertilizers or nutrient amendments can be added to enhance the soil to create the best conditions for success. Continue soil care with homegrown compost that stabilizes pH and attracts welcome guests—earthworms!—that dig up beneficial nutrients from deep within the soil.

Grow, Care for, and Harvest 32 of the Most Popular Vegetables

The most popular vegetables in any grocery store can be grown almost anywhere with patience and planning, including being aware of frost dates and nature’s signals for when to plant. Create a garden with plants that grow well together, making the most of space and soil quality while also providing protection against pests. After planting, the real fun begins with care instructions unique to each variety, techniques to prevent disease, and tips on how to harvest and store the “fruit” of all of that labor!

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More from Yankee Publishing, Inc. North America’s most beloved and best-selling annual, this handy reference guide that reads like a magazine is timely, topical, and distinctively “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” Now in its 44th year, this perennial favorite is a “must-have” for gardeners who love its stunning illustrations, planting advice, weather proverbs, and gardening secrets. The perfect planting companion to take gardeners through the year! Every month, discover a new way to be amazed by the Moon with awe-inspiring photography, fun facts, lunar lore, and the best days for fishing and other activities. This popular week-at-a-glance desk calendar provides plenty of space for appointments, events, reminders, and notes. Be inspired and entertained by daily wit, wisdom, folklore, quotes, and more. Inspired by the wit and wisdom of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Kids Almanac is a treasure trove of fun facts, creative activities, and inspiring ideas that will keep little ones learning—and loving it—throughout the year!

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Whether you’ve never touched a trowel in your life or have been harvesting at home for decades, you’re sure to grow your best vegetable garden ever with this easy-to-use guide from The Old Farmer’s Almanac—America’s trusted gardening resource since 1792!

All of the information that you need for vegetable success is right here at your garden-gloved fingertips . . .

  • Read step-by-step advice on growing 32 delectable vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini (which you’ll find under “Squash”!).
  • Find out the dirt on soil: Why testing is so important—and how to do it—as well as how to transform “blah” dirt to tiptop soil into which your plants will happily sink their roots.
  • Discover easy techniques for growing vegetables in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised beds—including straw bales!
  • Grow the plants that you like again and again—and get them off to a healthy start each time—by following the simple seed-saving and -starting directions provided.
  • Identify gardeners’ friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetables.
  • Delight in enlightening (and humorous!) anecdotes from fellow gardeners.
  • Write it down! Use the space provided for noting observations and experiences.
  • Dig deeper with essential reference tables and charts, including frost dates for U.S. and Canadian regions
  • What’s an Old Farmer’s Almanac guide without a little folklore and fun? You’ll find quotes and wit and wisdom sprinkled throughout the book. (Did you know that early Roman farmers referred to broccoli as “the five green fingers of Jupiter”?)
  • Enjoy more than 150 full-color photos that perk up the pages and inspire you to get gardening.
  • plus much more!

Brought to you by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been providing guidance on growing a bountiful garden for more than two centuries, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is the first book in a best-selling gardening series that includes the beautiful Flower Gardener’s Handbook and the newest Container Gardener’s Handbook. Already a gardening favorite now in its sixth printing, the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help vegetables—and growers—thrive!

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Founded in 1792, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been providing guidance on growing a bountiful garden, timekeeping, running a smart and happy home, and enjoying the many wonders of Earth and sky for more than two centuries! America’s best-selling and longest continuously published periodical, it features articles, information resources, and tips that are always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor.” The Almanac also produces books on gardening and cooking, an annual Garden Guide, the Garden Planner (an interactive online resource for planning and recording garden activities), a collection of calendars (including the best-selling Gardening calendar), a biannual Almanac for Kids, and EXTRA! (a monthly e-magazine). The Old Farmer’s Almanac also reaches millions through its powerful presence on Almanac.com and the Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest social media platforms.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Farmer's Almanac; Illustrated edition (November 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571988459
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571988454
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
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    The Old Farmer's Almanac is North America's best-selling periodical and oldest almanac—started in 1792 (during George Washington's first term as president). A calendar of the heavens, The Old Farmer's Almanac speaks to all walks of life: forecasts for those who don't like the question of weather left up in the air; tide tables for those who live near the ocean; sunrise and planting charts for those who garden; recipes for those who live in the kitchen; Moon phases for those who love to watch the sky; folklore, wit, wisdom, home remedies, healthy living, and advice. The words of our founder, Robert B. Thomas, guide us still: "strive always to be useful, but with a pleasant degree of humor." The famous Almanac also publishes calendars, cookbooks, gardening guides, weather journals, digital magazines, apps, and more.

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I have done hours (many, MANY hours!) of research to find the comprehensive information succinctly placed in this one book! As a gardener with some experience, I like that it’s not geared toward a complete beginner, however I believe beginners would also find this useful. I wish I had found it earlier! My favorite part of the book is the information for growing each vegetable (everything I’ve ever wanted to grow is in the book, almost 100 pages covering vegetables) however details about soil, cover crops, and some pages to track your gardening experience are great! I also like that in the disease and pest section that it lists the signs that indicate an infestation and helpful control/prevention measures for each. Definitely my go-to reference! Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for intermediate level urban gardener!
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I have done hours (many, MANY hours!) of research to find the comprehensive information succinctly placed in this one book! As a gardener with some experience, I like that it’s not geared toward a complete beginner, however I believe beginners would also find this useful. I wish I had found it earlier! My favorite part of the book is the information for growing each vegetable (everything I’ve ever wanted to grow is in the book, almost 100 pages covering vegetables) however details about soil, cover crops, and some pages to track your gardening experience are great! I also like that in the disease and pest section that it lists the signs that indicate an infestation and helpful control/prevention measures for each. Definitely my go-to reference! Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for intermediate level urban gardener!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
I have done hours (many, MANY hours!) of research to find the comprehensive information succinctly placed in this one book! As a gardener with some experience, I like that it’s not geared toward a complete beginner, however I believe beginners would also find this useful. I wish I had found it earlier! My favorite part of the book is the information for growing each vegetable (everything I’ve ever wanted to grow is in the book, almost 100 pages covering vegetables) however details about soil, cover crops, and some pages to track your gardening experience are great! I also like that in the disease and pest section that it lists the signs that indicate an infestation and helpful control/prevention measures for each. Definitely my go-to reference! Highly recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars good basic info
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put together in a good order, assists us in basic info. If you're a beginner this is worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars this book has many many helpful hints for growing vegetables
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The product was used to know how to start vegetables indoors .. when to plant outdoors ... It is very easy to understand and very helpful ... it has become one of my go to books
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This book is full of knowledge and best practices for all gardeners. I was immersed in the book, especially since I am working on companion planting this year. This book also helped me save my soil! Highly recommend it along with the Flower Gardner's Handbook!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2024
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This is a perfect book for me. It describes each vegetable and its requirements, planting companions and possibly pests and diseases. The book also contains last frost dates for us and Canadian areas. A great book. I will be going back to it again and again
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good information and easy to follow
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
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Exactly what I was looking for! Lots of great info for veggie growers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, highly recommend it.
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