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The Big Book of Gardening Skills

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The first book any new gardener should buy is Barbara Damrosch's "Garden Primer," because of its plant info -- but this runs a very, very close second because of it's emphasis on how-to. I love the clear, helpful presentation of skills and techniques, the great illustrations, and the wonderful lists and charts.

Very good, informative book. Any gardener, expert or beginner, will find this book a great reference.

Happy gardening.

I have been an avid gardener for over thirty years and this book impressed me by its enormous scope of knowledge of every critical element of gardening. It presented the material in a form that was easy to read, understand, and use with just the right amount of tables, pictures and details. We have all been there when it speaks of gardening pests, weeds, and fungus of all sorts (Japanese Beetles, the dreaded aphids, etc). The simplicity in breaking down fertilization, watering (yes, there is a specific way and time to water and it will tell you how and why!), dealing with various soil types and all manner of planting just about anything, makes it a joy to read. You'll find yourself saying, "So that's how you do it!" or "Now I know why it did this!" and anxiously read more when the sun goes down on your garden. It takes all the angst out of reading gardening books. The puzzling numbers on fertilizer bags, and breakdown of soil, what it may need or not need) is thorough yet simplistic. This book is easily the most fundamental gardening book in the library and a MUST READ for all of us.

I've had vegetable gardens off and on for many years, so I'm not a beginner but the basic skills focus of this book is very helpful to me if it's been awhile since I've tried to grow a particular vegetable -- or if I'm ready to add a new vegetable to my gardening portfolio. I'd guess that more gardeners than not will benefit by revisiting the fundamentals from time to time. This is the book for that. Rarely a day goes by in the summer that I don't open it. I'm buying a second copy for our new gardening shed...

This book has been very informative - especially for a beginner. It came new without any damage as I hoped! Very quick shipping also. Thank you-

A comprehensive review for how-to. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, composting, organic growing, greenhouses, etc. Well illustrated.