Backyard Gardening

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Gardening is possible in almost any environment. These books, written by some of the best voices in the modern home gardening movement, will plant seeds and sprout ideas about gardening outside of the box.

Updated June 26, 2023
Southeastern Ohio Regional Library Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library
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No dig : nurture your soil to grow better veg with less effort
Dowding, Charles
Paper Book
Join the No Dig revolution to boost your soil's vitality and grow more veg with less effort. Transform a weedy plot into a thriving vegetable garden by following simple steps achieved in a few hours and with plants in the ground from day one. The crucial factor is understanding...
Veg in one bed : how to grow an abundance of food in one raised bed, month by month
Richards, Huw
Paper Book
Grow vegetables and herbs all year round in just one raised bed - it's that simple! All you need is one raised bed to grow an abundance of food. For keen gardeners starting from scratch, best-selling gardening author and YouTuber Huw Richards first shows you how to build your...
Grounded : a gardener's journey to abundance & self-sufficiency
Zorab, Liz
Paper Book
"It's on the top shelf of my self-sufficiency library"--Mark Valencia, Founder of the YouTube Channel and Blog Self Sufficient Me "An invaluable resource"--Huw Richards "A lovely description of making a new life through restoring health to soil and body"-...
Floret Farm's cut flower garden : grow, harvest & arrange stunning seasonal blooms
Benzakein, Erin
Paper Book
Celebrated flower farmer Erin Benzakein presents a beautiful gardening book and guide to growing, harvesting, and arranging gorgeous blooms year-round. First volume in the beloved Floret Farm books and gifts series! "Among a sea of new florists and floral books,...

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