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Dig into vegetable gardening--a beginner's guide to growing-it-yourself Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding venture that's both affordable and appetizing, but the beginning gardener may find it difficult to weed through an overwhelming landscape of resources. Whether you're new to gardening or interested in saving costs, this book offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and sustaining your very own vegetable garden. Learn the basics of starting your dream garden, including tips on choosing between in-ground or raised bed gardens and creating a full-season garden plan. Discover how to make your own soil mix, transplant seedlings, and maintain and harvest a thriving vegetable garden for seasons to come. In this Backyard Gardening For Beginners book, you will discover: - The principles of organic farming, and how to reap the best results - How you can let your garden work for you, instead of the other way around - Ways for how you can create healthier fertilizers, without spending a single cent - Which particular insect you should never kill and how it can actually strengthen your crop - Why plants and humans are more alike than you think and how this one insight prevents your plants from dying - How this one simple trick will cut your expenses in half and save you more than 7 hours of work per week - A step-by-step guide on how you can effectively create healthier soil for your crops to thrive - The tried-and-tested methods of managing pests without having to succumb to commonly used pesticides - And much more. Go from greenhorn to green thumb with this book