How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine [Paperback]

John Jeavons (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1982

A classic in the field of sustainable gardening, HOW TO GROW MORE VEGETABLES shows how to produce a beautiful organic garden with minimal watering and care, whether it's just a few tomatoes in a tiny backyard or enough food to feed a family of four on less than half an acre. Updated with the latest biointensive tips and techniques, this is an essential reference for gardeners of all skill levels seeking to grow some or all of their own food.

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About the Author

JOHN JEAVONS is a cofounder of the group Ecology Action and the father of the modern biointensive gardening movement. He lives in Willits, California, where he has been growing more vegetables for decades.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; Revised & enlarged edition (October 1, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898150736
• ISBN-13: 978-0898150735
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,502,026 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JOHN JEAVONS is a cofounder of the group Ecology Action and the father of the modern biointensive gardening movement. He lives in Willits, California, where he has been growing more vegetables for decades.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good For Beginners, September 27, 2010

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This review is from: How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine (Paperback)

I bought this book because it was recommended for learning the double dug biointensive method of growing, used primarily in the hoophouse. It is a good book for beginners, but really is lacking any substantive or new knowledge for the experienced gardener. If you're just learning to grow, I would recommend this book wholeheartedly. If you are an experienced gardener looking for detailed information on how to use this method, skip it and shop around. I find it hard to believe that this is the best text available on this subject.

7 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars How to Grow More Vegetables Than You Ever Thought Possible o, January 26, 2003

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This review is from: How to Grow More Vegetables: Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine (Paperback)

Book is illistrated with drawing that could be better. Book needs updating.