You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening
by Gayla Trail
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Author: Gayla TrailEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-03-02
ISBN: 0743270142
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Touchstone
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- ISBN13: 9780743270144
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening
Book Review: How To Grow Vegetables and Enjoy Your Garden At The Same Time!
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, if you don't have this book and you're serious about gardening, just order it. You don't need to read all of my long review. Don't let the name fool you. The information would be helpful to anyone. A confidence builder for newer gardeners? You bet!
You Grow Girl is well written and done in a way that makes it fun to read while giving you lots of great information! I really enjoyed this book. You can't go wrong with anything written by this author. I've learned more than I thought I would learn, without being afraid of making a mistake. She makes gardening easier. She shows that it can also be fun, not just a chore. I think she must be a joyful person, because it shows in her writing.
This particular book is appropriate for varying levels of gardening experience and it covers a great deal of material in a simple, easy-to-follow manner. There are pros and cons of various kinds of pots and containers and specific recommendations for those of us with dry, poor soil, compact soil, sunny and wet soil, shady and wet, and/or wet, poor soil. If you like to make planter boxes, you'll find instructions on how to do it. That's only one way the author helps readers to save money or, as she puts it, "Getting Your Fix Without Getting Burned." Readers learn how to determine if a plant you're considering is healthy or not and how to decode those tags on plants at the store.
I've got notes from the "Annuals, Biennials, Perennials" section on self-seeders, more notes on soil pH, nutrients and deficiencies and what will grow in the kind of soil you have. There is information on how to make compost, build and attach window boxes, and all about container planting. I liked her comment about when it's best to just go buy the right potting soil in the store. You may be interested in how to protect your plant from bad weather or how to irrigate properly or deal with drought conditions, fertilize, or grow organically. There are pictures of insects and instructions on what to do about them, how and when to prune, stake, and harvest.
This book is PACKED with good information.
I don't know how she was able to cover so much, so well, and without being tedious or boring. It's a very practical book and was definitely worth my time. I hope you enjoy it too.
I have lots of gardening books and this is very high on the list of my favorites. I learned a great deal from it and recommend it with no hesitation.
Summary of You Grow Girl: The Groundbreaking Guide to Gardening
This is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality.Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience:
- Preparing soil
- Nurturing seedlings
- Fending off critters
- Reaping the bounty
- Readying plants for winter
- Preparing for the seasons ahead
Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as:
- Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products
- Converting household junk into canny containers
- Growing and bagging herbal tea
- Concocting homemade pest repellents
...and much, much more.
Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!
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