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How to Be a Gardener Book 1
by Alan TitchMarsh
Whether you're a complete beginner or a keen gardener, there are always times when it would help to have a reliable expert at your side. In How to be a Gardener, Alan Titchmarsh draws on his knowledge and passion for gardening, and his many years of experience, to give you a comprehensive guide that explores every aspect of your garden and how it works.
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A useful guide on how to space your vegetables, based on squares of one square foot. |
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See Also: Companion Planting
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Certain vegetables will grow better and produce better yields when grown alongside other specific plants. You can also deter pests by growing certain plants around your vegetables. |
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Advice on how to grow vegetables in containers. Great stuff if you have limited space for a vegetable plot. |
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See also: Organic Gardening
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If you go to the trouble of growing your own vegetables, then why not do it organically. It needs a little more effort, but its great for the environment, and probably more healthy for you too. |
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Watering: Test the soil in your containers every day with your finger. If it's dry an inch below the surface - water. If you can't water your plants on a regular basis, consider self-watering containers . |
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