{"product_id":"gardening-for-everyone-growing-vegetables-herbs-and-more-at-home","title":"Gardening for Everyone: Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and More at Home","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJULIA WATKINS is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eSimply Living Well\u003c\/i\u003e and the creator of the popular Instagram account @simply.living.well, where she shares about living simply and sustainably. Julia and her husband are the co-founders of Lookfar Conservation, a nonprofit that supports conservation and restoration projects in Africa and Latin America. She lives in Chicago. You can also find her online at simplylivingwell.com. \n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects.\" --\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability expert Julia Watkins shares everything you need to know to grow your own vegetables, fruits, and herbs (as well as wildflowers and other beneficial companion plants). The book covers all the nuts and bolts of creating and caring for your garden--planning, building, planting, tending, and harvesting--followed by a deeper dive into the plants themselves: demystifying annuals vs. perennials, cold-weather vs. warm-weather veggies, and profiles of favorite crops. Throughout, Julia offers tips for creating an eco-friendly and sustainable garden (such as vermicomposting, no-till \"lasagna\" gardening, and attracting pollinators), plus some fun and unexpected hands-on DIY garden projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis friendly, sustainable approach will help you master key skills, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrganic Gardening Methods: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn sustainable, eco-friendly techniques like vermicomposting, attracting pollinators, and no-till \"lasagna\" gardening to build healthy, living soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Space Solutions: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover how to grow a productive garden on a porch, patio, or even a windowsill using smart container and raised bed strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEssential Plant Profiles: \u003c\/b\u003e Demystify the difference between annuals and perennials and get to know the specific needs of your favorite vegetables, fruits, and herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompanion Planting: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to pair beneficial plants like wildflowers with your vegetables to deter pests and attract helpful insects naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/07\/2022 (EAN 9780358651901, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2022 pg. 7 (EAN 9780358651901, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eWatkins, Julia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJULIA WATKINS is a mother and maker who creates and writes from her home in Chicago. A lifelong lover of the natural world, Julia has a graduate degree in conservation science and policy. She's worked in environmental and natural resource management for most of her life, including as a naturalist in New England, a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa, an energy policy researcher on Capitol Hill, a conservation scientist in the Greater Yellowstone National Park Ecosystem, and an international development specialist in Africa and Latin America. Along with her husband, Scott, Julia co-founded Lookfar Conservation in 2016, a nonprofit that supports foundations, other nonprofits, local communities, and social entrepreneurs with conservation and restoration projects in Africa and Latin America. Julia also hosts the popular Instagram account @simply.living.well, where she shares about living simply and sustainably at home and with children. When she's not experimenting with new recipes and remedies, you can find her with her nose in a book--studying holistic living, health, and healing--or gardening, practicing yoga, crafting with her children, or riding bikes with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Watkins, Julia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2022-03-08\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Vegetables|Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Herbs|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Sustainable Living|Gardening \/ Techniques \/ General|Gardening \/ Techniques \/ Organic|Gardening \/ Garden Types \/ Urban, Community \u0026amp; Small Space|Gardening \/ Garden Design, Planning \u0026amp; Layout|Gardening \/ Edible \u0026amp; Medicinal \/ Fruit|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies \/ Nature Crafts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Gardening|Vegetable gardening|Sustainability|Kitchen gardens|Herb gardening\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.23 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780358651901\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780358651901\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harvest Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741075865881,"sku":"SP-9780358651901","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780358651901_spiral.png?v=1791615815","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/gardening-for-everyone-growing-vegetables-herbs-and-more-at-home","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}