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No-dig gardening methods let you keep the rototiller in the shed and focus on what you like best--planting and harvesting! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e in \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Guide to\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNo-Dig Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover how to \u003cb\u003ebuild healthy, easy-to-plant garden soil\u003c\/b\u003e by adding layers of organic matter using one of \u003cb\u003eseveral different no-dig techniques\u003c\/b\u003e. Whether you garden in a small, urban backyard or on several acres in the country, this\u003cb\u003e simple approach\u003c\/b\u003e lets you grow more food and blooms than ever before, and \u003cb\u003eleave the gas-guzzling tiller behind forever\u003c\/b\u003e. Plus, when you don't disturb the soil, \u003cb\u003e weed seeds stay buried deep\u003c\/b\u003e where they can't germinate and \u003cb\u003ecarbon is kept sequestered in the ground. \u003c\/b\u003eNo-dig gardening techniques also lead to \u003cb\u003ereduced watering needs\u003c\/b\u003e and a\u003cb\u003e healthy population of beneficial soil microbes\u003c\/b\u003e that help feed your plants by breaking down organic matter and releasing nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to extolling the endless \u003cb\u003ebenefits of no-dig growing\u003c\/b\u003e, author and veggie-growing expert Charlie Nardozzi hands you the tools you need to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a new no-dig garden from scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransition an existing garden to the no-dig method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild the most productive, nutrient-rich soil possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle yard waste by building a Hugelkultur planting mound \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover more about some great variations of no-dig gardening, including raised beds and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring your no-dig garden indoors for a continuous harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Welcome oodles of fresh, homegrown veggies, herbs, and flowers into your life--with \u003cb\u003eno back-breaking work\u003c\/b\u003e required!","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298782327157,"sku":"9780760367919","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780760367919_f21a3073-861b-4360-bcc0-46aaf2041756.jpg?v=1786015919"},{"product_id":"9781119782070","title":"Vegetable Gardening For Dummies, 3rd Edition","description":"Vegetables from your own farm to your own table We all love good food, and the fresher it is, the better! And what could be fresher than farm-to-table terms than vegetables you've grown at home? The new edition of Vegetable Gardening For Dummies puts you in touch with your roots in a thousands of years old farming tradition by demonstrating how easy it is to grow your own. And there's no need to buy a farm: all you need to become a successful cultivator of the land is this book and a small plot of soil in the yard, or a container set aside for some tasty natural edibles. Add water and some care, love, and attention—et voila! In a friendly, come-relax-in-my-garden style Charlie Nardozzi—leading horticultural writer and guest expert on shows such as Martha Stewart Living Radio—shares the nutritious results of a lifetime of vegetable-growing experience to delve into the nitty-gritty of micro-farming. It's not rocket science—quite the opposite—but you do need a bit of patience before you can reap your first glorious harvest. This book shows you how to master that, as you get down and dirty with the enjoyable work of building soil, starting seeds, controlling pests, and maintaining your garden. And as your early efforts turn to green shoots, you can dig deeper into information on special tips and tricks, as well as hundreds of vegetable varieties—many of which are beautiful to behold as well as tasty to eat! Plan out your gardenKnow your veggies, from tomatoes to chardKeep your plants happy and healthyHarvest, store, and preserve your crops Whether your thumb is a fertile green or you've never put plant-to-pot before, this book will bring out your inner farmer: you'll find everything required to transform your garden into a self-renewing larder—and complement every meal with a crisp, healthy, home-grown treat.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56312150589813,"sku":"9781119782070","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781119782070_83e51cd0-161f-4518-b77c-64c60aec5f5f.jpg?v=1786018000"},{"product_id":"9780760398760","title":"The Continuous Vegetable Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003eDo you want a fruitful vegetable garden with less work and less time? Try this revolutionary method for a continuous garden that practically grows itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith this method, there’s no buying transplants or starting seeds indoors (plants sow themselves!), no yearly planting (perennial crops return year after year!), no seed buying (you collect your own seeds!), and no “off” season (with protection, some crops yield year-round!). It’s a unique approach to creating a more \u003cb\u003esustainable, self-perpetuating vegetable garden that returns on its own year after year\u003c\/b\u003e. 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