The Compact Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces

Lopez, Marv; Lopez, Char

ISBN 10: 0593968565 / ISBN 13: 9780593968567

Editore: DK, 2026

From the Canadian couple behind Planted in the Garden, a how-to guide for small-space vegetable gardeningChar and Marv are urban gardeners on a mission to prove that you donâ t need a lot of land to produce a bountiful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Using the lessons learned in their small-but-mighty Toronto garden, they offer first-time gardeners practical and accessible guidance for starting a vegetable plot of their own. From soil composition to irrigation solutions, The Compact Garden provides step-by-step instructions for gardening success at every stage.Create a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximise growing space both indoors and outdoors.Grow beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.Harvest organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilise plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.With plentiful photos, DIY projects, and helpful plant profiles for North American growers, youâ ll be on your way to an abundant garden, no matter how big or how small. Codice articolo 9780593968567

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From the Canadian couple behind Planted in the Garden, a how-to guide for small-space vegetable gardening

Char and Marv are urban gardeners on a mission to prove that you don’t need a lot of land to produce a bountiful harvest of homegrown vegetables. Using the lessons learned in their small-but-mighty Toronto garden, they offer first-time gardeners practical and accessible guidance for starting a vegetable plot of their own. From soil composition to irrigation solutions, The Compact Garden provides step-by-step instructions for gardening success at every stage.

• Create a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximise growing space both indoors and outdoors.
• Grow beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.
• Harvest organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilise plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.

With plentiful photos, DIY projects, and helpful plant profiles for North American growers, you’ll be on your way to an abundant garden, no matter how big or how small.

Informazioni sull'autore: Char and Marv are self-taught urban gardeners from Toronto who are committed to growing food, regardless of where they live. From bringing potted plants into their one-bedroom apartment in 2009 to building a flourishing and bountiful garden in the backyard of their suburban home, Char and Marv have never stopped gardening–no matter the space and season. They share their knowledge and insights through their popular social media channels @plantedinthegarden with the goal of empowering as many people to grow their own food as they can.

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Titolo: The Compact Garden: A Beginner's Guide to ...
Casa editrice: DK
Data di pubblicazione: 2026
Legatura: Rilegato
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