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Yates Vegetable Garden

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Yates Vegetable Garden by Yates is an essential guide that taps into the global trend of home gardening, providing both novice and seasoned gardeners with the knowledge and inspiration to cultivate their own vegetable and herb gardens. Beautifully illustrated and written in an accessible manner, this... Read More
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This is a new book in the phenomenally popular Yates series of books. Practical and accessible and highly illustrated, and will be suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.

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Yates Vegetable Garden by Yates is an essential guide that taps into the global trend of home gardening, providing both novice and seasoned gardeners with the knowledge and inspiration to cultivate their own vegetable and herb gardens. Beautifully illustrated and written in an accessible manner, this latest offering from the celebrated Yates series is a treasure trove of practical advice and step-by-step instructions.

Whether you are taking your first foray into gardening or looking to enhance your existing garden, Yates Vegetable Garden caters to all skill levels. The book covers the cultivation of over 50 types of vegetables and 30 herbs, offering detailed growing guides for each. This ensures that you can enjoy a bountiful harvest all year round, regardless of your gardening expertise.

In addition to comprehensive information on individual plant care, the book includes invaluable chapters on:

Building a Garden: Tips and strategies for designing and constructing your ideal vegetable garden, whether starting from scratch or renovating an existing plot.

Gardening in Containers: Perfect for those with limited space, this section provides insights on successfully growing vegetables and herbs in pots and other containers.

Soils, Compost, and Worms: Learn about the importance of soil health, how to create nutrient-rich compost, and the benefits of incorporating worms into your gardening practices.

Organics and Companion Planting: Embrace organic gardening techniques and discover the advantages of companion planting to promote healthy, pest-resistant gardens.

Gardening for Kids: Engage young minds with fun, educational activities designed to foster a love for gardening among children.

Growing from Seeds: Master the art of growing plants from seeds with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure successful germination and growth.

Pests, Diseases, and Weeds: Identify common garden pests, diseases, and weeds, and learn how to manage them effectively without resorting to harmful chemicals.

12-Month Planting Calendar: Stay organised with a month-by-month guide to planting and harvesting, tailored to different seasons and climates.

Planting Maps/Zones of New Zealand: Navigate the diverse climatic regions of New Zealand with detailed planting maps and zone information, ensuring optimal growing conditions for your plants.

Sustainably minded and practically oriented, Yates Vegetable Garden is more than just a book; it is an invitation to create a thriving, organic, and fulfilling garden. Whether your goal is to put fresh produce on the table, teach children about nature, or simply find solace in gardening, this book is an indispensable resource that will guide you every step of the way.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869509286

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 September 2011

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 192.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 860g

Pages: 304

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Home & Garden Marnie's Top Reads New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published Non-Fiction Yates

About the Author

Yates is the number-one bestselling gardening brand in Australia and New Zealand. In 1895 Arthur Yates saw the need for a publication that answered gardeners' questions so he wrote the first Yates Garden Guide, a comprehensive gardening book that is still published more than 125 years later.

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