Dig into vegetable gardening--a beginner's guide to growing-it-yourself

Growing your own vegetables is a rewarding venture that's both affordable and appetizing, but the beginning gardener may find it difficult to weed through an overwhelming landscape of resources. Whether you're new to gardening or interested in saving costs, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners offers easy-to-follow steps for starting and sustaining your very own vegetable garden.

Learn the basics of starting your dream garden, including tips on choosing between in-ground or raised bed gardens and creating a full-season garden plan. Discover how to make your own soil mix, transplant seedlings, and maintain and harvest a thriving vegetable garden for seasons to come.

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners includes:

• Beet-by-beet gardening--Get the lowdown on planning, prepping, and planting--including building and filling garden beds, watering, mulching, and more.
• Garden variety--Choose the right seeds with 30 in-depth profiles on popular vegetables and key decisions, like choosing companion plants.
• Weed out problems--Troubleshoot plant problems, including bitter carrots, blight, and even pests like the squash vine borer.

Go from greenhorn to green thumb with Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.