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Basic Soil Science for Successful Vegetable Gardening
- 7 Simple Steps to Ensure Your Traditional, Raised-Bed, Container, or No-Till Garden Isn't a Weed-Filled Failure
- Narrated by: James Morrison
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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Summary
Discover the science behind gardening that will revolutionize your approach and make growing vegetables easier and more enjoyable than ever before....
Understanding what's really happening in the earth that you're so carefully tending to will change the way you think about gardening forever. No longer will you be trying methods randomly, hoping to hit on the right approach. Drawing on years of research and hours of hands-on experience, Bruce McCord knows exactly what you need to do if you want to have the flourishing garden of your dreams.
In Basic Soil Science for Successful Vegetable Gardening, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:
- A simple, step-by-step method for planting and growing crops that even beginner gardeners will be able to follow
- How to identify when a plant is ready to be harvested—and the proper techniques to do so
- A breakdown of the different types of gardens with in-depth analysis of pros and cons so you can make the right choice depending on your needs
- The ins and outs of soil science and why you need to understand it in order to have a thriving garden
- How to correctly water your plants for maximum growth
- Seven common mistakes made by amateur gardeners and how to avoid them to save yourself time, effort, and money
- Everything you need to know about compost: how to make it, maintain it, and use it to improve your soil quality
- Five basic soil tests you can do at home, no labs required!
And much more. By learning what's happening behind the scenes, you'll be able to make informed decisions that will have your garden thriving in no time. Discover how to grow a bountiful harvest without the need for expensive equipment.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Amazon Customer
- 21-05-22
Practical and Informative!
The audio book has clear narration, making it easy to follow. The audiobook encourages and provides informative to engage in gardening. The book is a guide that breaks down soil science into a step-by – step guide to have a carefree and straight forward gardening experience so as avoid many mistakes that most people make. Listening to the audio will save time when the suggestion in the book is taken on board.
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- J. Lee
- 20-09-22
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I highly recommend this book for anyone who, like me, may have found that making a garden takes more than dirt and seeds but can't stand the technical jargon in most books about soil science!
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- Gabriel Gonzalo
- 09-05-22
Very good resource!
I recently got into gardening and this one is an amazing resource that will definitely help! I try to get advice from others but it gets overwhelming, this book takes out the hassle with the great tips that are covered! Some of the material that it touches on are excellent fundamental tips such as preparation and what challenges that you may have experienced and how to avoid these mistakes. I also appreciate the segment on water distribution, I always wanted to know if I'm doing it properly so I can be consistent in maintaining quality. The narration was done well and the pace is good so the information is simple to absorb. Highly recommended to all gardeners regardless of experience as there's always something new to learn!
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- Amz 992
- 14-05-22
A gem of knowledge & tips for gardeners
Knowledge is power especially if you are a newbie gardener like me. This audiobook teaches you a simple step-by-step method for planting & growing crops. It helped me understand the ins and outs of soil science which is foundational to successful gardening. Glad I found this book and now I can start my little garden with confidence that it will produce healthy crops.
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- Sunbeam Love
- 11-05-22
Very useful information, easy to comprehend!
This book does a great job of keeping information helpful and easy to digest. The author lays the foundation for understanding how to properly start a healthy garden, step by step. Fantastic resource for beginners and anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge on soil science without being bored! Highly recommend!
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- Lydia
- 17-05-22
The new Cabbage Patch Kid!
I am very grateful this book was gifted to me! I have taken over my mum's allotment and have been struggling to harvest my veggies with success. The book is comprehensive and packed full of information to help any novice gardener. I loved the chapter on understanding soil, my goodness I did not know how important it was! It is a fun listen with so much knowledge...and they say knowledge is power! ...A must listen!
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- Alan
- 30-05-22
Easy to follow steps
We moved into a new house with a garden and wanted to make sure the garden could produce some vegetables for our meals. The audible was well narrated, easy to follow and provided great information which we are putting into action, with great success. Highly recommend.
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- EO
- 18-04-22
Fantastic book for a beginner!
I've always wanted to start growing my own vegetables, but I didn't know where to begin. Despite the fact that it should have been clear, the idea of starting with good soil had never occurred to me! I'm very delighted I came across this book. It begins by presenting the fundamentals of soil science before guiding you through the steps of creating your first garden and successfully growing your own vegetables! It doesn't end there, though. The author goes on to explain how to correctly water, how to efficiently combat weeds with the least amount of effort, when to harvest, and even how to prepare your soil for winter. Even before the cold sets in, he reminds you to put away your equipment! I now have the self-assurance I lacked previously! The author does an excellent job of communicating facts in a conversational tone that makes you feel like you're listening to a narrative rather than a lecture. Even with the horrible puns, the narrator has a terrific voice that makes this book even more entertaining to listen to. I would strongly advise everyone interested in gardening to read this book. Although it is meant for beginners, even seasoned gardeners will enjoy listening to it.
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- SHob
- 08-05-22
Very interesting
I very much enjoyed this audiobook. You know the saying "green fingers", well I don't know what colour my fingers are, but they are not green. But hopefully, now, my next garden will actually grow. Because up until now, I spend hours planting seedlings, just to watch them die. Very sad. I also thoroughly enjoyed the writers' sense of humor. I highly recommend this book. Very good!
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- ShineOn_444
- 10-05-22
Takes the guesswork out of gardening!
This is exactly the book I've been waiting for all my life! I've always dreamed of cultivating a successful garden so last year, I planted my first garden and it wasn't as successful as I had hoped. This year, I decided to educate myself on the finer details of gardening to buid a solid foundation for the many happy years of gardening I have ahead of me. Thanks to this book, I have a clear understanding of soil science and feel confident that this year's garden will be way more successful. I especially found the free gardening calculator useful to make sure I wasn't adding too much compost to my soil. What a great find! Anyone wanting to create the garden of their dreams should listen to this book!
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