Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden [Paperback]

Jerry Baker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1985

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, whether you've got a big patch to fill or just a few boxes on your windowsill, whether you believe in going organic or are willing to give nature a chemical boost, Jerry Baker, America's Master Gardener, can help you. His book is full of savy advice, practical shortcuts, inspiration, canny strategies, and time-tested tips. From the first stages of planning to preparing and storing your plentiful produce, here are all of Jerry's "how-to" secrets on choosing seeds, preparing the soil, planting, container gardening, herb gardening, conquering bugs and blotches, organic gardening, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Plume (1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452263379
• ISBN-13: 978-0452263376
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,293,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Expert Advice > Jerry Baker

More About the Author

Jerry Baker is the author of more than 50 books, including Plants Are Like People, Jerry Baker's Old-Time Gardening Wisdom, and Jerry Baker's Herbal Pharmacy. His syndicated radio show, On the Garden Line, is heard nationwide, and his gardening specials have been televised on PBS. He lives in New Hudson, Michigan.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Book, Full of Useful Info, July 24, 2000

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Jack Standefer "Iowa Music Geek" (Cedar Rapids, IA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden (Paperback)

This is a very good book which is full of useful gardening information and Jerry Baker's writing style is entertaining to read. I have been gardening for about 4 years with limited success. This book has provided me with lots of valuable information to hopefully improve my garden in the years to come. It has also given me the confidence to expand my garden and to try to grow some vegetables I have been afraid to try in the past.

The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it is not as organized as I would like and not as thorough as I had hoped. Being the novice gardener that I am, some of the information actually caused me to have more questions than answers.

It is still a very good book that is enjoyable to read, and is darn well worth the money.

40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY INSPIRING, December 28, 2001

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Lori Reinhardt (Warren, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden (Paperback)

I've always loved Jerry Baker's tips and knew I had to buy his vegetable gardening book when I decided to start my very first garden in 2001. I liked the fact that he included both gardening organically and with the use of chemicals. His ideas and tonics are simple and environmentally friendly which I think is very important today. He also encourages planning first and then planting. My first time out I had great success and am looking forward to planning next years crop. I highly recommend this book for beginners as well as those of you who don't want to waste time experimenting but learning from someone who has been gardening for many years.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Book for the Beginner, July 11, 2008

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Chris (Montana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jerry Baker's Fast, Easy Vegetable Garden (Paperback)

This is our first year for a garden, and this book is just the ticket. It lays things out very simply for the beginner. It has been invaluable for us.