02087cam a2200325 i 4500 549985797 TxAuBib 20220407120000.0 220225s2022||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bl2022008634 9780358651901 HRD 26.99 0358651905 HRD 26.99 TxAuBib rda Watkins, Julia, 1976- Gardening for everyone [BOOK] : growing vegetables, herbs, and more at home / Julia Watkins. New York, NY : Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2022] 294 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. Growing food in your backyard (or even 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 projects like how to build a bean teepee, make wildflower seed paper, and enjoy refreshing herbal lemonade ice pops. 20220407. Gardening. Vegetable gardening. Herb gardening.