• The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest (Regional Vegetable Gardening Series)

    How to grow your own food in the Heartland! There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest, by regional expert Michael VanderBrug, focuses on the unique eccentricities of the Midwest gardening calendar. The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners and accessible to everyone—gardeners can start gardening the month they pick it up. Perfect for home gardeners in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kans... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B01CKOTZS6
    • ASIN: B01CKOTZS6
    • Manufacturer: Timber Press

  • Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, ... (Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides)

    If you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to gr... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1591865662
    • UPC: 789172004299
    • ASIN: 1591865662
    • ISBN: 1591865662
    • Brand: Cool Springs Press
    • Manufacturer: Cool Springs Press

  • Timberlane Gardens Raised Bed Kit Double Deep, Western Red Cedar Mortise Tenon Joinery, 3' W x 6' L

    Raised garden bed kit dimensions: 3 feet wide x 6 feet long (6 inches deep) and 3 feet wide x 6 feet long (6 inches deep). Depth is 12 inches when stacked. 5/8" thick. Constructed of sustainably managed western red cedar (rough sawn). 100% natural and chemical free. Mortise and tenon joinery. Simple, no tool and splinter free assembly. Easy to transport. A beautiful, double deep gardening bed. Use as two separate beds or stack them as one 12" double deep bed. Joining brackets included. Deep beds allow more planting in a smaller space, such as square foot gardening. Made of highly revere... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B011APOB3K
    • UPC: 718349311854
    • ASIN: B011APOB3K
    • Brand: Timberlane Gardens
    • Size: 3x6
    • Manufacturer: Timberlane Gardens

  • Project Garden: A Month-by-Month Guide to Planting, Growing, and Enjoying ALL Your Backyard Has to Offer

    The family that gardens together, grows together!In this beautiful, project-by-project guide, mom and master gardener Stacy Tornio will inspire gardeners young and old to explore, innovate, and cultivate through simple projects that will get a garden growing at any time of year. Your whole family be inspired to:Tend beautiful, practical gardens that work in any spacePlant flowers as colorful as they are hardyWhip up delicious meals from vegetables you planted yourselfDecorate your garden with nature-inspired craftsGive the gift of growing, with divided plants, cuttings, and seeds you save your... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1440527725
    • UPC: 045079527720
    • ASIN: 1440527725
    • ISBN: 1440527725
    • Brand: Adams Media
    • Manufacturer: Adams Media

  • Midwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 109 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness

    “This comprehensive, accessible, full-color guide includes plant profiles, step-by-step instructions for essential herbal remedies and seasonal foraging tips.” —Natural Awakenings Chicago In Midwest Medicinal Plants, Lisa Rose is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using 120 of the region’s most powerful wild plants. You’ll learn how to safely and ethically forage and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines including teas, tinctures, and salves. Plant profiles include clear, color photographs, identification tips, medicinal uses and herbal preparations, and... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1604696559
    • ASIN: 1604696559
    • ISBN: 1604696559
    • Brand: Timber Press
    • Manufacturer: Timber Press

  • Clovers Garden Ghost Pepper Plants - Non-GMO - Two (2) Live Plants - Not Seeds, Premium Non-GMO, Bhut Jolokia, Not Seeds, ea 3-7" Tall in 3.5" Pots

    The Ghost Chili Pepper is confirmed to be one of the hottest peppers on earth, with a scorching 1,001,304 Scoville Heat rating, over three to four times hotter than a habanero! One of the hottest chili peppers in the world, the Ghost Pepper is known by many other names, such as: Bhut Jolokia, Ghost Chili, Ghost Pepper, and Naga Morich. The Ghost Pepper is fruity in smell and taste and is a great addition to soup, stew, chili, and salsa just remember to use sparingly, as you can always add more if needed. You can also use it in your garden to get rid of troublesome insects and animals. Dare to ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00BXO996I
    • UPC: 640522793068
    • ASIN: B00BXO996I
    • Brand: Clovers Garden
    • Manufacturer: Clovers Garden

  • Gardening Basics For Dummies

    You’re now officially out of excuses for not planting the garden of your dreams. Even if you’ve never sowed a seed nor pulled a weed, Gardening Basics For Dummies contains everything you need to know about flowers, beds, borders, trees, shrubs, and lawns to create your own private paradise. This friendly and informative guide also covers all of the tools and additives available to make gardening easier. You’ll discover: Clear definitions and descriptions of the different types of plants Tips on choosing the type of garden you want How to create a garden plan Easy-to-follow instructions ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0470037490
    • ASIN: 0470037490
    • ISBN: 0470037490
    • Manufacturer: For Dummies

  • Clovers Garden Barbeque Rosemary Herb Plant - Non-GMO - Two (2) Live Plants - Not Seeds - Each 4" to 7" Tall - In 3.5 Inch Pots

    Non-GMO Plants. The Barbeque Rosemary plant got its unique name from the strong straight stems of its plant, which are sturdy enough to make perfect barbeque skewers used for vegetables, meats, seafood and fish. The sharp pointed leaves of the Barbeque Rosemary plant are fragrant and provide an especially good flavor and aroma for cooking. Cooks favor this fast-growing upright form of rosemary over the trailing variety because of its more flavorful needle-like leaves, which cover the plant stems. Used fresh or dried, the leaves add an aromatic scent and delicious flavor to breads and stuffing,... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00BWY02XS
    • UPC: 640522793679
    • ASIN: B00BWY02XS
    • Brand: Clovers Garden

  • Clovers Garden Trailing Rosemary Herb Plant - Non-GMO - Two (2) Live Plants - Not Seeds - Each 3"-7" Tall - In 3.5 Inch Pots - Prostrate Creeping Rosemary

    Trailing Rosemary a low-growing, trailing form of the Rosemary family makes an ideal ground cover. In addition, Trailing Rosemary may be planted in rock gardens, retaining walls or containers. Like other varieties of Rosemary, it has dark green pointy leaves that are rich in aromatic oils and the foliage has a pine-like fragrance. Small, pale blue to white flowers appear along its branches from March to May. It looks equally beautiful draping over a rock wall or cascading from hanging baskets or raised containers. It does have the same culinary uses as standard Rosemary, but if you are going t... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00BZC47G0
    • UPC: 640522793686
    • ASIN: B00BZC47G0
    • Brand: Clovers Garden

  • French Tarragon Herb Plants - Non GMO - Two (2) Live Plants - Not Seeds -Each 3"-7" - in 3.5 Inch Pots

    French Tarragon is an herb with a delicate anise flavor. True French tarragon plants rarely flower and never produce seeds so new plants must be propagated from clippings off of other plants. With its subtle flavor it is used in cooking eggs, poultry, fish, and chicken and turkey dishes, flavoring salads , cheeses and butters, and makes excellent herb flavored oils and vinegars. Do not mistake French Tarragon with Russian or Mexican tarragon, both which have woody plant stems and no flavor to the leaves. Plant French tarragon 18-24 inches apart in full sun or partial shade. Grow tarragon in we... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B00VU47MO2
    • UPC: 640522795536
    • ASIN: B00VU47MO2
    • Brand: Clovers Garden

  • Gaea's Blessing Seeds - Stinging Nettle Seeds 2100+ Seeds Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Heirloom

    Urtica dioica - Non-GMO - Open-Pollinated Biodynamic gardeners use stinging nettles to increase the potency of neighboring herbs, and to stimulate humus formation. An indicator of very fertile soil where it volunteers. Young shoots and leaves are delicious steamed as spring greens, very high in minerals. It also makes a great hair rinse or dry chicken feed. Choose your spot carefully; the spreading rhizomes as well as the leaves can sting. Cooking or drying removes the sting and young shoots taste like spinach, rich in vitamins and iron. Plant in damp rich soil with high nitrogen content; espe... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07TY2L1GL
    • ASIN: B07TY2L1GL
    • Brand: Gaea's Blessing Seeds
    • Manufacturer: Gaea's Blessing Seeds

  • Gaea's Blessing Seeds - Garlic Chives Seeds 300+ Organic Seeds Non-GMO High Yield Heirloom Open-Pollinated

    (Allium tuberosum - open-pollinated) Also called Chinese chives or Chinese leeks. Known as jiu cai in China. Grows like chives, 1' tall, but has flat strap-like leaves that taste like garlic and can be used as a garlic substitute in salads and sautéed vegetables. White flowers are edible, long-lasting in bouquets and good in dried arrangements. Sow thinly in spring, harvest sparingly till plants are established; after that they are vigorous and self-sowing.

    • ASIN: B07TSQMFXQ
    • ASIN: B07TSQMFXQ
    • Brand: Gaea's Blessing Seeds
    • Manufacturer: Gaea's Blessing Seeds

  • Gaea's Blessing Seeds - Cilantro Seeds 300+ Organic Seeds Non-GMO High Germination Rate Leisure Coriander Heirloom

    Seed Overview(Coriandrum sativum) Open-pollinated, Non-GMO, Certified Organic.Cilantro, also known as Chinese parsley, coriander or yan sui, is valued in Asian, South and Central American, and Middle Eastern cuisine for its aromatic zesty flavor produced in every part of the plant, from the leaves to the stems to the seeds. Cilantro and Coriander refer to the same plant, where the fresh leaves are referred to cilantro. The plants grow up to 2' tall and have medium-green feathery, flat leaves. Small 2" seedlings are ready to harvest after 18 days and can be used in dishes or as a garnish. Extra... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07V5Y4QWF
    • ASIN: B07V5Y4QWF
    • Brand: Gaea's Blessing Seeds
    • Manufacturer: Gaea's Blessing Seeds

  • Gaea's Blessing Seeds - Lovage Seeds 500+ Seeds Non-GMO Open-Pollinated High Yield Heirloom

    Levisticum officinale - Non-GMO - open-pollinated Lovage an herbaceous, perennial plant that can grow very tall (2.5m). The delicious leaves are often used in salads, or to make soup or season broths, and the roots can be eaten as a vegetable or grated for use in salads. The seeds can be used as a spice, similar to fennel seeds. Its delightful flavor and smell can be described as a mix of celery and parsley, but with a higher intensity of both. This delicious and beautiful plant is hardy and can be grown in most northern states.

    • ASIN: B07TZX641W
    • ASIN: B07TZX641W
    • Brand: Gaea's Blessing Seeds
    • Manufacturer: Gaea's Blessing Seeds

  • Sweet Corn 2171 F1 USDA Certified Organic Vegetable Seed - 1,000 Seeds

    The first supersweet to be available as organic seed. This augmented supersweet bicolor is produced on strong and clean plants. Its sweet and tender kernels are covered with a dark green husk and they have ample flags. The 14-16 rows of nicely contrasting white and yellow kernels have real eye-appeal and fill the ears well to the tip. The ears are set at 20" and have short trim shanks that allow for an easy harvest. Be the first to grow and offer this outstanding variety at your market, for your CSA or farmers' market. Seeding depth: 1 - 1.25 inches Germination days: 6 - 12 days Maturation da... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B07947H8M6
    • UPC: 191729028427
    • ASIN: B07947H8M6
    • Brand: GardenTrends
    • Manufacturer: Illinois Foundation Seeds

  • Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening : Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    Plant, grow, and harvest the best edibles for your garden!Florida Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an easy-to-use guide to growing edibles in the Sunshine State. Full-color images illustrate the more than 25 fruits and berries

    • UPC: 42079836

  • Gardening Complete : How to Best Grow Vegetables, Flowers, and Other Outdoor Plants

    Gardening Complete is the most up-to-date and complete guide to gardening for homeowners. Inside, eight of North America's top gardening experts--and Cool Springs Press authors--present 19 subjects of critical interest to anyone who wants to

    • UPC: 638616678

  • Carolinas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening : How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    No matter where you live within North or South Carolina, you'll discover the best edible plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide--and they'll be on your table before you know

    • UPC: 23366390

  • Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening : Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    Presents an introduction to gardening in the Southwestern states, with discussions on soil preparation, equipment, and garden maintenance, with planting and harvesting information on individual fruits and

    • UPC: 29454445

  • Southern Fruit & Vegetable Gardening : Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    If you live in the Southern United States, you'll discover the best edible plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide--and they'll be on your table before you know

    • UPC: 23366388

  • Grow the Best Asparagus - Paperback

    Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and

    • UPC: 1290689
    • Rating: 5.0

  • How to Build, Maintain, and Use a Compost System : Secrets and Techniques You Need to Know to Grow the Best Vegetables

    Some of the best fertilizer on the planet can be made with your very own garbage. Starting with something as simple as coffee grounds, old banana peels, bread crusts, and leftover meals, you can start

    • UPC: 43905888

  • Rocky Mountain Fruit & Vegetable Gardening : Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    If you live in the U.S. Rocky Mountain region, you'll discover the best edible plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide--and they'll be on your table before you know

    • UPC: 29454446

  • Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: How Best to Grow Food, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Edibles Flowers in Raised Beds, Pots, Tubs, and Other Contai

    Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: How Best to Grow Food, Vegetables, Fruits, Herbs, and Edibles Flowers in Raised Beds, Pots, Tubs, and Other

    • UPC: 650278110

  • Derek Fell's Grow This! : A Garden Expert's Guide to Choosing the Best Vegetables, Flowers, and Seeds So You're Never Disappointed Again

    What gardeners want most is a bigger and better return on their investment of time and money--maximum yields and superior flavor for edibles, long-lasting blooms for flowers. Fell gives expert advice for choosing and growing

    • UPC: 21917956

  • Information on Easy-to-Grow Vegetables in Illinois

    Amid Bleak Planting Conditions, Illinois Farmers Far Behind On Corn, Soybean Crops

    5 Vegetables that are too EASY to GROW in the Garden