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Description of  How to Grow Vegetables in Pots and Containers: 9 Steps to Plant & Harvest Organic Food in as Little as 21 Days for Beginners (The Urban Farmer Series)

Grow BIG in small spaces and forget everything that's keeping you from growing your own organic fruits, herbs, and vegetables! Here's the secret to success… Have you eaten the last tasteless grocery store tomato you can handle? Are you longing to produce fresh, organic food for your family? Do you want to be more self-sufficient in the event of food shortages, skyrocketing inflation, and disasters? For many people, the answer to these questions is a resounding ‘yes’… but for many, there’s something getting in the way… “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have the space.” “I don’t have the skills.” “I can’t even keep a plastic plant alive!” Do any of these thoughts sound familiar? You’re certainly not alone… These concerns put countless people off growing their own food every year… But there’s a way to navigate each of them… and the pathway to gardening success is lined with pots and containers! That’s right: By gardening in pots and containers, you can get around all of the problems you think you have with gardening. It’s a smaller-scale, more controllable form of gardening – and you can even take it with you if you move. It’s true that it takes a little time and effort to get right, but once you have the basics down, you can care for your garden in little more than 10 minutes a day. All you need to get started is the right guidance, provided by an experienced gardener who specializes in teaching gardening… and that’s exactly what you’ll find in this book. Inside, you’ll discover The most important decision you’ll need to make for your containers – and why you need to make it before you can plant a thing The surprising places you can keep thriving pots and containers including balconies, rooftops, driveways, and fire escapes A fool-proof formula for deciding what to plant for optimum success and enjoyment All about seeds, seedlings, and plants – how to avoid mistakes and make the right decision at the garden center How to choose the right pots and containers for your plants (without spending a dime!) How to make your own "soil" – and how you can make sure yours provides the perfect growing environment for your plants How to read your plants so you know exactly when they need water and nutrients Expert advice for dealing with the 3 demons every gardener must contend with (complete with guidance for successful organic pest control) How to get the biggest harvest – and how you’ll know when it’s time to start enjoying your bounty The secret to making sure nothing goes to waste – a quick but comprehensive guide to home preserving How to get the whole family involved and become more self-sufficient in the city, suburban backyard, or off-grid homestead And much more.