Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners - by Tammy Wylie

Book Synopsis

Grow your own food with the ultimate beginner's guide to raised-bed gardening!

Are you interested in creating a bountiful, sustainable garden at home but aren't sure where to start? Try a raised-bed garden! Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own high-yield, above-ground garden, even when space is limited. With this clear and easy starter guide, you'll learn how to build the beds, mix and maintain the soil, choose the right plants, and keep them happy, so you can have fresh vegetables, herbs, and more, grown right in your own backyard!

Green thumb 101-- Get answers to common gardening questions like when to plant, whether to use seeds or seedlings, how to handle plant pests and diseases, how to arrange your plants, and so much more--no experience required!

Garden friends and foes--Maximize your crop yield with tips for companion planting that explain which plants grow even better together and which will compete for space and nutrients.

30 plant profiles--Find full stats on 30 different beginner-friendly plants such as onions, spinach, potatoes, squash, and more that explain each crop's sun and soil needs, seasonality, common pitfalls, and how to harvest them.

Start (or expand) your collection of gardening books and get growing fast with this complete guide to raised-bed gardening.

Get growing fast with this complete reference for raised-bed gardening, and the other books in the series, including Homesteading for Beginners and Container Gardening for Beginners.

Review Quotes

"Raised beds have been a game-changer in our gardening journey, allowing us to keep our space more efficient and organized. Any newbie to the world of gardening or raised beds will find this resource highly valuable!"--Jill Winger, creator, http: //theprairiehomestead.com

"This book could be used as a course for beginning gardeners who are wanting to start a garden. It can also be used by seasoned gardeners who want to switch from in ground gardening to raised beds. As a Master Gardener myself, and a gardener using primarily raised beds, I am impressed with the author's level of expertise in communicating to gardeners of all capabilities on the ease of planning, starting, and benefits of raised bed gardens. This book is a must for gardeners of all levels. I highly recommend it and will definitely include it in my personal library of gardening resources."--Willie Slusarski, master gardener

"Whether you are new to gardening, or just new to raised bed gardening, this book is for you. Tammy does an excellent job of guiding you through the process from start to finish. From how to choose a site all the way though how to harvest your crops."--Robin Nichols, president, NUGL Media Group

"You're about to grow your largest (and easiest!) crop to date. Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners is complete with detailed plans and plenty of tips and tricks to grow your own fresh, healthy, and delicious food every step of the way."--Erin Fesperman, blogger/owner at Little Emerald Thumb

About the Author

TAMMY WYLIE is a lifelong gardener and the co-founder of AdvanceGreenhouses.com, where she offers advice, kits, and supplies to help people build their own greenhouses. Tammy also created the blog Grow Your Own Food Anywhere (GrowYourOwnFoodAnywhere.com), where she shares gardening guidance and more.