How to Grow Vegetables in Pots and Containers: 9 Steps to Plant & Harvest Organic Food in as Little as 21 Days for Beginners (The Urban Farmer Series) - Softcover

Book 1 of 5: The Urban Farmer Series

Potter, Luke

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Synopsis

Are you tired of buying vegetables from the grocery store that are grown with pesticides and other harmful chemicals? Do you want to enjoy fresh, organic produce that you grew yourself but don't have the space for a traditional garden? If so, this book is the perfect resource for you!

This comprehensive beginner's guide to growing vegetables in pots and containers covers everything you need to know to get started. In just nine simple steps, you'll learn how to plant and harvest your own organic food in as little as 21 days.

The book starts by explaining the benefits of container gardening and how it differs from traditional gardening. You'll learn about the different types of containers available, including plastic, ceramic, and terracotta. The book also explains how to choose the right size container for the type of vegetable you want to grow.

Once you have your container, the book guides you through the process of creating the perfect growing medium. You'll learn about the different types of soil available and which one is best for your vegetables. The book also explains how to add nutrients to the soil to promote healthy plant growth.

With your container and soil ready, the book then explains how to plant your vegetable seeds or seedlings. You'll learn about the best time to plant, how deep to plant, and how far apart to space your plants. The book also covers how to care for your plants, including watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

As you watch your vegetables grow, the book provides tips on how to keep pests and diseases at bay. You'll learn about natural pest control options and how to identify and treat common plant diseases.

By the end of this book, you'll have all the knowledge and tools you need to grow your own fresh, organic produce in containers. Whether you're short on space or just looking for a new hobby, this book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in container gardening. So why not give it a try and enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own vegetables?

So be prepared to get dirty and turn yourself into a successful gardener with minimal time and effort. Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

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About the Author

Luke Potter, The Urban Farmer, is a life-long gardener, homeschool teacher, avid home canner and author of gardening books. He loves to share gardening advice with both expert and first-timers. His goal is to build a sustainable community of like-minded individuals dedicated to feeding their families healthy, organic food while preserving the traditions of our ancestors. He wants everyone to experience the Zen of home-based gardening. He practices abundance mindset and hopes to make the world a better place one garden at a time.

From the Back Cover

Discover how to cultivate a thriving garden - even if you have no space or experience. In only a matter of hours, you can set-up the perfect growing conditions in your home, following the easy-to-follow guidelines for selecting location, assessing sunlight, and properly watering.

In How to Grow Vegetables in Pots and Containers, you'll discover:

●How succession planting will maximize your harvest without overwhelming your garden or demanding too much of your time
●The difference between seeds and seedlings -- and how to identify which is best for your needs
●How to identify the ideal planting location for your new garden that will make the most use of your space while encouraging your plants to thrive
●Advice for growing on balconies, patios, windowsills, and other ideal growing spaces you didn't even realize you had
●The reason growing organic produce has such a positive impact on the world on both an individual and a global scale
●Tried and true tips and techniques based on more than 50 years of experience with organic growing
Easy to follow instructions for canning, drying, freezing and dehydrating to preserve your harvest into the winter months
Bonus! Step by step instructions for growing and harvesting radishes -- with results in as little as 21 days

And much more!

Armed with tried and true techniques employed by gardeners around the world, you'll find yourself feeling confident and at ease as you get started with your growing. Better yet, you can get started with materials you already have on hand -- no need to break the bank or lose your sanity!

Find out how you can start growing organic, sustainable produce for your friends and family today.

From the Inside Flap

To the generations of gardeners in whose paths I trod
and the generations of gardeners that will follow in my footsteps.

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