Vegetable Gardening Journal - (Gardening for Beginners) by Kari Spencer (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Become a better grower, one week at a time

Did you know that keeping a journal can help you grow bigger and better veggies? Packed full of handy guidance and room to record weekly notes, this yearlong journal is the perfect companion for new and experienced vegetable gardeners alike.

This top choice in gardening books for beginners features:

• Guidance wherever you grow--No matter what gardening zone you're in, this journal has the advice you need to achieve garden success.
• Garden planners--Start things off right with a collection of grid pages perfect for laying out and sketching your ideal garden plots.
• Green thumb 101--Find profiles for popular vegetables and herbs, tips for dealing with common pests, guidelines for crop rotation, and more.
• An incredible gift--If you have a gardener in your life, this journal is ideal for helping them realize their goal of creating a thriving vegetable garden.

Go beyond other vegetable gardening books and ensure your harvest is a success with this convenient journal.

Review Quotes

"After dozens of years reading an array of gardening books, finally a book comes along that is easy to use. Kari offers just the right amount of information one needs to start, grow, and harvest vegetables. The bonuses are the planning journal and weekly seed and plant logs. I needed this years ago! Thank you, Kari." --Belle Starr, co-founder and former deputy director of Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance and co-founder of Great American Seed Up

"Garden journaling is a skill that improves with time. For those who are just starting out, this book is full of useful info, tips, and suggestions that will help make this journey more rewarding. It is a perfect tool for any size garden and any gardener who looks to improve their journaling skills and harvest results. Keep it handy and be inspired." --Janis Norton, master gardener and GM of The Urban Farm

"Whether you are a new or seasoned gardener, the pathway to extreme success is keeping good records. Kari's depth of knowledge and expertise will help you bring more groceries to your garden, and her writing style makes this book easy to read. It's a must-have." --Greg Peterson, founder of UrbanFarm.org and host of the Urban Farm Podcast

About the Author

KARI SPENCER is a writer, instructor, and advocate for the art of urban farming. She codirects the Great American Seed Up and is the owner/operator of The Micro Farm Project in Phoenix, Arizona. She's the author of City Farming: A How-to Guide to Growing Crops and Raising Livestock in Urban Spaces. Kari has a unique view of what it means to produce and enjoy healthy, delicious food, born of experience and extensive knowledge as a master gardener, master farmer, and agriculture instructor. Her practical, cheerful tutorials and tips for urban farmers (and aspiring gardeners) can be found at CityFarmingBook.com.