{"product_id":"rodales-basic-organic-gardening-deborah-l-martin-9781609619831","title":"Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening: A Beginner's Guide to Starting a Healthy Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language--from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRodale's Basic Organic Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah L. Martin\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e general garden-building skills (from \"Do I need to dig?\" to \"Where do I dig?\") and specific techniques (from \"How do I plant a seed?\" to \"How much should I water?\") are presented in growing-season order--from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easycare plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and many more tips and hints. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a \"no question is unwelcome\" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. \u003ci\u003eRodale's Basic Organic Gardening \u003c\/i\u003eis everything a beginning gardener (or one who's new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deborah L. Martin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1609619838\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781609619831\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rodale Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.11lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 6.56w x 0.88d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/18\/2014","brand":"Deborah L. Martin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44049990222079,"sku":"9781609619831","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ac960ac3-eead-4753-b002-802df64a6bbb.jpg?v=1685004558","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/rodales-basic-organic-gardening-deborah-l-martin-9781609619831","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}