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vegetable from veg garden.jpgHow to Grow Vegetables in a Garden

Growing vegetables in a home garden is not only fulfilling and INCREDIBLY tasty, it also helps on the high cost of vegetable (I think!).

Tomatos, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers, herbs (not to miss purple basil) and more.

 It's easy, and in today's environment....a good thing to do!

Preparing the Soil!

Here in Colorado, we are known for clay-ey soils.  Not great to work with, but with alittle thought, easily amended to make this great sol to plant.  So...how!

Step 1:  Add compost to your soil---about 3 inches on top of your normal soil.  Yoou can make compaost in yoour own compost bin, buit I've never gotten to that.  I just buy bags at the local garden center.  (See diagram)

Step 2:  Add some slow relase pellet fertilizer - follow the directions on the box.

Step 3:  ROTOTILL (but if you have sprinkler systems watch the pipes-  don't ask how I know...)  I use a lightweight electric version so I don't need to hassle with gas engines.  Works like a charm.  (See picture)

Step 4:  You're ready to plant!

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Some Great Books on Vegetable Gardening

Great resources here-  depnding on what you need!  Anywhere from growing to cooking!  My favorite is Mr. Crockett's Victory Garden---only available used.  Also some Victory Garden Sequesl to Crockett's book-  I don't know them but will probably get one of them....

All New Square Foot Gardening (Book)

All New Square Foot Gardening (Book)
Do you know what the best feature is in All New Square Foot Gardening? Sure, there are ten new features in this all-new, updated book. Sure, it's even simpler than it was before...more
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Burpee : The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener : A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically (Book)

Burpee : The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener : A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically (Book)
Burpee has created a truly encyclopedic, but non-intimidating, guide to organic vegetable gardening that can be used and appreciated by anyone, whether or not they've ever stuck a...more
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Great Garden Companions: A Companion-Planting System for a Beautiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden (Book)

Great Garden Companions: A Companion-Planting System for a Beautiful, Chemical-Free Vegetable Garden (Book)
Discover the secrets of a naturally pest-proof vegetable garden with Great Garden Companions. Let master gardener Sally Jean Cunningham show you how to keep pests and diseases at ...more
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List Price: $17.95
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Joy of Gardening (Garden Way Book) (Book)

Joy of Gardening (Garden Way Book) (Book)
The best of Dick Raymond's vegetable gardening wisdom is illustrated with full-color photos and at-a-glance charts that make his methods accessible to any gardener.
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (See the reviews)
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The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields (Book)

The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields (Book)

Average Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (See the reviews)
List Price: $12.95
Lowest Used Price: $7.84 (as of 8/29/2008@3:58 PM)
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The Victory Garden Cookbook (Book)

The Victory Garden Cookbook (Book)
Even if you're not a gardener, The Victory Garden Cookbook is a great book to have; if you are a gardener, it's a treasure. The book grew out of a public television series calle...more
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List Price: $35.00
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Crockett's Victory Garden (Book)

Crockett's Victory Garden (Book)

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The New Victory Garden (Book)

The New Victory Garden (Book)

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The Victory Garden Companion (Book)

The Victory Garden Companion (Book)
During its thirty years on television, ''The Victory Garden's'' perennial mission has been to share sensible and sage advice that makes gardening both fun and easy. Now, the nati...more
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List Price: $29.95
Lowest Used Price: $0.69 (as of 8/29/2008@3:58 PM)
Lowest New Price: $2.47 (as of 8/29/2008@3:58 PM)

The Victory Garden: The Essential Companion (Book)

The Victory Garden: The Essential Companion (Book)
Three complete volumes in one: Masters of the Victory Garden, The New Victory Garden, and The Victory Garden Landscape Guide. Over 1,000 photographs, drawings, and diagrams on 880...more
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (See the reviews)
List Price: $29.95
Lowest Used Price: $17.95 (as of 8/29/2008@3:58 PM)

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marcb said:

Don't miss my other Twist on growng Roses!

May 28, 2008 10:23 AM