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Growing Backyard Vegetables by Yevhenii Kalinichenko is an ideal resource dedicated to helping new gardeners and those struggling to create the garden of their dreams. The guide aims to show that any space, specifically urban settings and backyards, can be turned into gardens that thrive and provide an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs. The book is full of advice, information, and fundamentals that will teach you the ins and outs of planning, maintaining, and cultivating a garden. The purpose is to help make the lives of people easier, healthier, and calmer as the benefits of gardening include stress relief and better food options. It will appeal to those interested in growing their own food, enjoying flowers, wanting to live more sustainable lives, looking for a stress-free hobby, or ways to reduce their impact on the environment.
The book addresses common myths about gardening such as it being expensive, that you can only garden if you have a particular knack, and that it requires a large amount of space. Yevhenii Kalinichenko proves that you can garden regardless of any aptitude for it by incorporating useful planning tips. Before preparing a garden, you must be able to find the right location, bearing in mind factors such as quality of soil, sun exposure, and access to water. The book is well organized with the design and layout of the garden broken down into topics such as functionality, picking a focal point, getting accurate measurements, understanding the budget, and planting strategically. Learn how to start your garden then discover how to maintain it with proper cleaning, leveling, and additional information to ensure that your garden prospers. Finally, readers will find advice on picking proper organic matter (a variety is included), choosing plants (picking between seeds and seedlings), and the fundamentals of plant care. The book includes common mistakes to avoid and advice on canning, drying, and freezing. Growing Backyard Vegetables is the ultimate how-to guide for gardening and teaches thorough and easy-to-follow steps that not only will help you start and maintain a garden but will help you succeed in doing so.
