An Illustrated Guide to Grow Your Own Food in the Kitchen Garden
Nigel Openshaw
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Ready to grow your delicious food? This illustrated guide combines over 30 years of gardening wisdom, making it easy for anyone to create a thriving kitchen garden. Packed with helpful tips, inspiring photos, and practical advice, this book offers a therapeutic and rewarding journey.
The garden is never static; it's alive and ever-changing. From the fresh green leaves of spring to the vibrant summer colors, the brilliant hues of autumn, and the peaceful winter landscape, the garden reflects the passage of time. This constant transformation creates a deep connection to nature, reminding us to live in the moment and appreciate the growth process, not just the final product.
Here's what you'll discover:
• Design a garden that works for you: Whether you have a small balcony or a large plot, learn how to plan your space to fit your needs and resources.
• Master the basics: Understanding soil, weather, and simple ways to avoid common gardening problems will set you up for success.
• Grow like a pro: From starting seeds indoors to selecting the right plants, discover easy techniques for a bountiful harvest.
• Keep your garden healthy: Learn natural ways to care for your plants, from watering to pest control, and handle nature's surprises.
• Enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor: Experience the joy of harvesting fresh, homegrown food, and understand the best time to pick, store, and savor your produce.
Embrace the garden's therapeutic benefits: The garden provides a grounding effect through fragrant flowers, vibrant blooms, and the satisfaction of working with the earth.
This book helps you build a garden that fits your life and creates a year-round harvest. Let's grow something amazing together!
Duration - 1h 7m.
Author - Nigel Openshaw.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2021 Nigel M Openshaw ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Ready to grow your delicious food? This illustrated guide combines over 30 years of gardening wisdom, making it easy for anyone to create a thriving kitchen garden. Packed with helpful tips, inspiring photos, and practical advice, this book offers a therapeutic and rewarding journey. The garden is never static; it's alive and ever-changing. From the fresh green leaves of spring to the vibrant summer colors, the brilliant hues of autumn, and the peaceful winter landscape, the garden reflects the passage of time. This constant transformation creates a deep connection to nature, reminding us to live in the moment and appreciate the growth process, not just the final product. Here's what you'll discover: • Design a garden that works for you: Whether you have a small balcony or a large plot, learn how to plan your space to fit your needs and resources. • Master the basics: Understanding soil, weather, and simple ways to avoid common gardening problems will set you up for success. • Grow like a pro: From starting seeds indoors to selecting the right plants, discover easy techniques for a bountiful harvest. • Keep your garden healthy: Learn natural ways to care for your plants, from watering to pest control, and handle nature's surprises. • Enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor: Experience the joy of harvesting fresh, homegrown food, and understand the best time to pick, store, and savor your produce. Embrace the garden's therapeutic benefits: The garden provides a grounding effect through fragrant flowers, vibrant blooms, and the satisfaction of working with the earth. This book helps you build a garden that fits your life and creates a year-round harvest. Let's grow something amazing together! Duration - 1h 7m. Author - Nigel Openshaw. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Copyright - © 2021 Nigel M Openshaw ©.
Language:
English
An Illustrated Guide to Grow Your Own Food in the Kitchen Garden
Duration:00:00:03
Dedication
Duration:00:00:35
Introduction
Duration:00:01:47
1. Understanding the Garden
Duration:00:00:09
Long-Term Goals
Duration:00:00:54
Understand the Soil
Duration:00:00:36
Understanding the Weather
Duration:00:00:35
Avoiding Toxins and Chemicals
Duration:00:01:07
Avoiding Soil Compaction
Duration:00:01:08
Ideal Soil Nutrition
Duration:00:00:50
2. Designing Your Space
Duration:00:00:08
Growing What You Eat
Duration:00:01:01
Sketching Your Space
Duration:00:03:39
Breaking Up Your Space
Duration:00:00:46
Be Financially Mindful
Duration:00:01:06
Practical Intensive Gardening
Duration:00:00:58
Designing to Include You
Duration:00:00:48
Sun Traps and Boundaries
Duration:00:00:39
Dealing With Trees
Duration:00:00:38
3. Resourceful Garden Habits
Duration:00:00:08
Prioritize Practicality
Duration:00:00:30
Essential Gardening Tools
Duration:00:04:48
Creative Gardening Hacks
Duration:00:01:27
Accessibility in Design
Duration:00:00:56
4. Maximize Growth Potential
Duration:00:00:09
Starting Plants Indoors
Duration:00:01:14
Starter Plants vs. Seeds
Duration:00:00:39
Freshness and Uniqueness
Duration:00:01:00
Sow More Than You Need
Duration:00:01:14
Understanding Local Climate
Duration:00:00:56
Prepping Seeds for Success
Duration:00:00:48
Trying Something Different
Duration:00:00:56
Bunching Plants Together
Duration:00:00:39
5. Cultivating a Thriving Garden
Duration:00:00:08
Embracing Unpredictability
Duration:00:01:27
Thinning Seedlings Carefully
Duration:00:00:29
Using Seedlings as Microgreens
Duration:00:00:24
Soil Nutrient Deficiencies
Duration:00:00:36
Best Watering Practices
Duration:00:00:43
Helping Plants Survive
Duration:00:00:58
Supporting Those Climbers
Duration:00:01:08
Pruning for Better Yields
Duration:00:00:38
6. Keeping Gardening Stress-Free
Duration:00:00:08
Natural Pest Control
Duration:00:01:50
Cultivating Peace and Serenity
Duration:00:00:48
Preventing Weed Growth
Duration:00:01:29
Winter Cover Crops for Protection
Duration:00:00:47
7. Year-Round Gardening
Duration:00:00:08
Fall/Autumn: The Planning Season
Duration:00:00:40
Winter: The Supporting Season
Duration:00:00:54
Spring: The Nurturing Season
Duration:00:00:41
8. Maximizing Your Harvest
Duration:00:00:08
The Importance of Timing
Duration:00:01:21
Streamlining Storage Methods
Duration:00:00:56
Embrace Those Imperfections
Duration:00:00:39
Fresh Ready-to-Pick Herbs
Duration:00:01:05
Proper Storage
Duration:00:01:31
9. Sustainable Gardening
Duration:00:00:08
Saving Vegetable Seeds
Duration:00:00:34
Compost Heap Basics
Duration:00:02:35
Recycling in Gardening
Duration:00:00:37
Make Your Own Fertilizer
Duration:00:01:00
10. Nurturing Your Wellness
Duration:00:00:08
Healthy Eating Habits
Duration:00:00:52
Focus on New Vegetables
Duration:00:00:49
Start Small, Grow Big
Duration:00:00:43
Appreciating New Insights
Duration:00:00:53
Fun for All the Family
Duration:00:01:09
Let's Share the Love!
Duration:00:00:33
About the Author
Duration:00:02:12