Bibliograph

Stand up and garden, [the no-digging, no-tilling, no-stooping approach to growing vegetables and herbs], Mary Moss-Sprague ; [illustrations by Kathren Moss ; photography by Greg Aspinall]

Type

Label

Stand up and garden, [the no-digging, no-tilling, no-stooping approach to growing vegetables and herbs], Mary Moss-Sprague ; [illustrations by Kathren Moss ; photography by Greg Aspinall]

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stand up and garden

Oclc number

759908802

Responsibility statement

Mary Moss-Sprague ; [illustrations by Kathren Moss ; photography by Greg Aspinall]

Sub title

[the no-digging, no-tilling, no-stooping approach to growing vegetables and herbs]

Summary

"Shows how everyone can garden, including those with physical limitations like arthritis or location limitations like apartments without yards.... New gardeners will benefit from the basic planting and growing information offered here for a wide range of vegetables and herbs. Experienced growers will find invaluable space- and energy-saving ideas. In addition to vertical gardening techniques you'll find tips on overwintering plants and details on sustainable and eco-friendly gardening practices."--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Thinking differently about vegetable gardening -- Using weed barrier -- Containers: your chance to get creative on the cheap! -- "Growing up" is easy with this trellis -- Gardening with straw-based raised beds -- All about soil and planting -- Installing a micro-drip irrigation system -- The joys of composting -- Sustainable gardening practices for weed and pest control -- Recognizing plant diseases and problems -- Good ideas from other people

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