Garden Steps: A Manual For The Amateur In Vegetable Gardening (1917)

By Ernest Cobb

Book Overview

Garden Steps: A Manual For The Amateur In Vegetable Gardening is a book written by Ernest Cobb in 1917. This book is a comprehensive guide for beginners who are interested in vegetable gardening. It is a step-by-step manual that covers all aspects of vegetable gardening, from planning and preparing the soil to planting, caring for, and harvesting a variety of vegetables. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of vegetable gardening. The first chapter provides an introduction to vegetable gardening and explains why it is important. The second chapter discusses the tools and equipment needed for gardening, while the third chapter provides information on soil preparation and fertilization. The fourth chapter covers the different types of vegetables that can be grown in a garden, including root vegetables, leafy greens, and fruiting vegetables. The fifth chapter explains how to plant and care for these vegetables, including information on watering, weeding, and pest control. The sixth chapter focuses on harvesting and storing vegetables, while the seventh chapter provides tips on extending the growing season and preserving vegetables for later use. The book also includes a glossary of gardening terms and a list of recommended resources for further reading. Overall, Garden Steps: A Manual For The Amateur In Vegetable Gardening is an informative and practical guide for anyone who wants to start a vegetable garden. It provides clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow, making it an excellent resource for beginners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164125044
• ISBN13: 9781164125044
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"