{"product_id":"9781571988454","title":"The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Old Farmer's Almanac-\u003c\/i\u003eAmerica's trusted gardening resource since 1792!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of the information that you need for vegetable success is right here at your garden-gloved fingertips . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead step-by-step advice on growing 32 delectable vegetables, from asparagus to zucchini (which you'll find under \"Squash\"!).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover easy techniques for growing vegetables in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised beds-including straw bales!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify gardeners' friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelight in enlightening (and humorous!) anecdotes from fellow gardeners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite it down! Use the space provided for noting observations and experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig deeper with essential reference tables and charts, including frost dates for U.S. and Canadian regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat's an \u003ci\u003eOld Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e 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\"?)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy more than 150 full-color photos that perk up the pages and inspire you to get gardening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplus much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrought to you by \u003ci\u003eThe Old Farmer's Almanac,\u003c\/i\u003e which has been providing guidance on growing a bountiful garden for more than two centuries, \u003ci\u003eThe Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is the first book in The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardener's Handbooks series, which also includes the \u003ci\u003eFlower Gardener's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eContainer Gardener's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHouseplant Gardener's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e. Already a gardening favorite, the best-selling \u003ci\u003eVegetable Gardener's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is loaded with advice and inspiration to help vegetables-and growers-thrive!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach book in \u003ci\u003eThe Old Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e Gardener's Handbooks series is a robust reference that offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ein-depth coverage on a broad gardening topic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea comfortable size that's easy to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincludes pages for notes on gardening activities and observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e208 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea sturdy, durable, flexibound cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWant more on gardening? Also try \u003ci\u003eThe Old Farmer's Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e Guides series, which offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea thorough overview of a single topic, such as herbs or attracting pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea smaller size than the Handbooks series-a perfect companion to refer to while in the garden and easy to carry in a backpack or tote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e112 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea very budget-friendly price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Old Farmer's Almanac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42370841247805,"sku":"9781571988454","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781571988454_p0.jpg?v=1771569682","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781571988454","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}