Fruit and vegetables in pots

Format:

Book

Title:

Fruit and vegetables in pots

Other title(s):

Fruit & vegetables in pots

Author:

Whittingham, Jo.

ISBN:

9780756689803

Edition:

1st American ed.

Publication Information:

New York : DK Pub., 2012.

Physical Description:

144 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Series title(s):

Simple steps to success.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

Edible inspirations -- Getting started -- How to sow and plant -- Recipe collections -- Caring for your crops -- Plant guide.

Summary:

Learn simple steps to growing and nurturing your own fruits and vegetables in containers.

Subject(s):

Vegetable gardening.

Fruit-culture.

Container gardening.

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Mount Angel Public Library	635 WHITTINGHAM	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Monmouth Public Library	635.986 Whittingham, J. 2012	Searching... Unknown

Summary

Using a combination of easily accessible information and inspiring photographs, the Simple Steps series promotes gardening as a real pleasure rather than a back-breaking chore.

In Fruit and Vegetables in Pots , learn simple steps to growing and nurturing your own fruits and vegetables in containers.

Author Notes

Jo Whittingham is an author and gardening journalist, specializing in fruit and vegetables. Her book titles include Vegetables in a Small Garden in the Simple Steps series, and she also writes a monthly column for The Scotsman newspaper.

Edible inspirations	p. 8
Plant containers with a range of beautiful crops to create decorative, designs for your garden, patio, window box, or balcony.
Getting started	p. 20
Choose fruit and vegetables to suit your taste, and select the right compost and containers to ensure they thrive.
How to sow and plant	p. 32
Learn how to raise plants from seed and planting techniques and aftercare for a wide range of fruit and vegetables.
Recipe collections	p. 68
Follow these easy planting recipes to create stunning combinations of herbs, fruit, and vegetables in ornamental pots.
Caring for your crops	p. 92
Discover how to keep your plants in peak condition throughout the year, and easy ways to deter pests and prevent diseases.
Plant guide	p. 110
Use this simple guide to some of the best fruit and vegetable varieties to plan your productive posts for all seasons.
Index	p. 140
Suppliers	p. 143
Acknowledgements	p. 144

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