{"product_id":"the-kitchen-garden-a-month-by-month-guide-to-growing-your-own-fruits-and-vegetables-9781465479792","title":"The Kitchen Garden: A Month by Month Guide to Growing Your Own Fruits and Vegetables","description":"\u003ch2\u003eComplete Month-by-Month Guide to Growing Your Own Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn tune with the popular move toward fresh, local, and homegrown food, \u003ci\u003eThe Kitchen Garden\u003c\/i\u003e lets you get the most from your garden and helps to dramatically reduce the amount you spend on produce at the supermarket.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis bestselling guide from Alan Buckingham provides seasonal gardening advice organized by month, making it simple to know exactly what to do in your garden throughout the year. Whether you're a first-time vegetable grower, urban gardener with limited space, or experienced gardener looking to maximize your harvest, this comprehensive resource eliminates guesswork from growing your own food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e60+ Detailed Crop Planners for Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn-depth crop planners show you when to sow and how to cultivate more than 60 different plants, including potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, strawberries, and apples. Each planner provides specific timing for planting, growing requirements, and harvest schedules to ensure successful crops throughout the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Alerts and Pest Management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonth-by-month alerts help you guard against the season's garden pests and diseases to ensure a top-quality harvest. Learn to identify problems early and take preventive measures before they impact your crops. The guide prioritizes key tasks for each month, so you can focus your efforts where they matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePractical Garden Projects and Techniques\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaster essential techniques like crop rotation to maintain soil health and maximize yields year after year. Follow step-by-step garden projects including sowing peas in guttering and making your own compost bin. These practical skills help you work more efficiently while reducing costs and environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Buckingham\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, editor, photographer, and gardener. He holds a plot on the Royal Paddocks Allotments near Hampton Court Palace in London, where he grows more food annually than his family can eat. His books include \u003ci\u003eGrow Fruit, Grow Vegetables, The Kitchen Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDK Eyewitness: Photography\u003c\/i\u003e. His books often feature his own photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680957370642,"sku":"9781465479792","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_3966baf6-f4ce-44a4-b08b-36107b2f3313.jpg?v=1733946461","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-kitchen-garden-a-month-by-month-guide-to-growing-your-own-fruits-and-vegetables-9781465479792","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}