{"product_id":"rodales-basic-organic-gardening-isbn-9781609619831","title":"Rodale's Basic Organic Gardening","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen the inspiration hits to start an organic garden, many novices could benefit from a guidebook that speaks directly to their enthusiasm, their goals, and, of course, their need for solid information that speaks a newbie's language—from the most trusted source for organic gardening methods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eRodale's Basic Organic Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e by Deborah L. Martin\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e general garden-building skills (from \"Do I need to dig?\" to \"Where do I dig?\") and specific techniques (from \"How do I plant a seed?\" to \"How much should I water?\") are presented in growing-season order—from garden planning and planting to growing and harvesting. Many other need-to-know topics like soil, compost, seeds, pest control, and weeds are explained in simple language to ensure success, even on a small scale, on the first try. More than 100 common garden terms are defined, and Smart Starts sidebars offer doable projects to build confidence and enthusiasm for expanding a garden when a gardener is ready. A flower, vegetable, and herb finder highlights easycare plants with good track records. Plus, there are no-dig garden methods, simple garden layouts, and many more tips and hints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a \"no question is unwelcome\" approach, a troubleshooting section lessens frustrations and encourages experimentation. \u003ci\u003eRodale's Basic Organic Gardening \u003c\/i\u003eis everything a beginning gardener (or one who's new to gardening organically) needs to get growing and keep a garden going strong all season.\u003cb\u003eDeborah L. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e earned a BS in horticulture from Purdue University. She's a former extension agent in the USDA's urban gardening program, a veteran Rodale garden book editor, and a writer for \u003ci\u003eOrganic Gardening \u003c\/i\u003emagazine. Martin has authored two books and edited dozens of others. She lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.","brand":"Rodale Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300096954597,"sku":"NP9781609619831","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781609619831.jpg?v=1767735878","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/rodales-basic-organic-gardening-isbn-9781609619831","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}