The Old Farmer’s Almanac Container Gardener’s Handbook (Gardener’s Handbooks, 3)

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You can grow almost anything in a container—and do it almost anywhere! Whether you’re tight for space, time, money, or other resources or just want to keep things satisfyingly simple, container gardening is the perfect way not only to explore your love of plants but also to “grow” your knowledge.

How to start? This is where the Container Gardener’s Handbook comes in. Created by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, America’s longtime trusted gardening resource, this third book is part of a best-selling gardening series that began with the extremely popular Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook (now its sixth printing!) and was followed by the beautiful and inspirational Flower Gardener’s Handbook. This newest book is a one-stop guide to container gardening success. Inside is everything that you’ll need to know about growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and ornamentals in containers to produce mouthwatering harvests and stunning displays. Filled with beautiful photos that make the book itself a joy to behold, the Container Gardener’s Handbook features a simple style and language that opens up a world of fun and creativity for gardeners of all experience levels.

Highlights include . . .

Many gardeners will agree that there’s nothing as rewarding as enjoying produce that they’ve grown themselves. Fortunately, growing crops in containers enables just about anyone to experience this joy—with no garden plot needed! Find out how to care for and harvest flavor-packed miniature tomatoes, salad greens, peppers, basil, chives, blueberries, citruses, cantaloupes, and other favorites to serve at your next meal!Looking for eye-catching displays to perk up a space? Discover sure-to-please ornamental plants for any situation, plus ideal ways to arrange them in decorative containers for the special look that you want. Let the mantra “thriller, filler, spiller” help you to design pots with a stunning focal point surrounded by complementary plants that fill in around it and trail over the edge!Learn about plant care, including how to identify and control diseases and pests, select the best potting mix, apply water and fertilizer—and overcome “FOOF” (fear of overfertilizing)!Wondering how big a container your plant needs? Don’t know whether to use terra-cotta or plastic pots? Find out how to choose the proper container by size, type, purpose, and more.Some plants, like geraniums, have lots of varieties from which to choose. If you’re overwhelmed by the many options available, just check out the recommended selections for 38 specially profiled plants.For added enjoyment, browse—and learn from—the insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners included in this helpful guide.

This third book in a best-selling Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening series takes the stress out of striving for container gardening success and replaces it with fun and excitement. Whether a gardener’s goal is more food, more sensational displays, better use of space, a new growing adventure, or all of the above, the Container Gardener’s Handbook makes it easy for containers to be in everybody’s garden—and many other spots!

From the Publisher

Container Gardening: What to Grow?

Utilizing containers is an easy way to start gardening or expand your growing space! With a little planning, almost anything can thrive in a pot that can be grown in the ground. Here are a few options to get you started.

VEGETABLES

Lettuce, spinach, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, squashes, potatoes, and many more of your favorite vegetables will grow well in containers. The secret is to tend to each plant’s needs. For example, salad greens do well with only 3 to 5 hours of sunlight a day, while other edible crops require as much sun as possible. Also, take care when planting different varieties together in one pot to ensure compatibility and room to grow!

FLOWERS

A container blooming with a well-planned arrangement of flowers is a showstopper in any landscape. When designing a flowering pot, consider planting by a color theme or playing with textures and dimensions. Some simple rules apply: Group plantings by sun requirements, water needs, and growing pace—and always buy the healthiest plants that you can find!

HERBS

Growing herbs in pots is easy, low-maintenance, and so satisfying! Depending on the variety, they can be slipped in with other edibles, planted in smaller containers, or combined to create the perfect kitchen herb garden. Enjoy making mixed drinks? Consider a bartender’s garden with mint for mojitos, lavender to infuse light spirits, or lemon verbena for a crisp lemondrop martini.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Old Farmer’s Almanac (April 2, 2024)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571989676
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571989673
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.61 x 0.79 x 8.82 inches