Grow (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Laura Sorkin | knygos.lt

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The power to transform your health, enrich your life, and better the environment is present in the ground right under your feet.

There is life-changing potential present in a vegetable garden, as anyone who has enjoyed a perfectly ripe tomato that was picked that day will tell you. Grow will help you harvest the transformative power that resides in the earth right under your feet, providing everything you need to grow organic vegetables right in your own backyard. Farmer, chef, writer, and entrepreneur Laura Sorkin, who braved the soils, short growing seasons, and mercurial weather of New England to build an organic farm that she ran for 15 years, draws on her considerable experience to help you cultivate your garden, and yourself.

Inside You'll Find:

• Overviews of the vegetables that will thrive in your climate.
• A breakdown of the different types of sun, and which vegetables are suited to each type.
• Warning signs for each vegetable, and how to remedy the problem before it becomes endemic.
• An in-depth discussion of soil, how to improve it, and how to ensure its future health.
• A focus on organic gardening ensures that you'll help protect the environment.
• Informative illustrations and elegant photos that educate and inspire.
• A rundown of the four seasons, and what the serious gardener should be focused on in each one.