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The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields Paperback – February 1, 1999

by John Jeavons (Author), Carol Cox (Author)
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From the author of our best-selling and widely beloved HOW TO GROW MORE VEGETABLES comes this "quick and dirty" introduction to biointensive gardening that shows it is not only possible but easy to grow astonishing crops of healthful organic vegetables and fruits, while conserving resources and actually helping the soil. A revolutionary approach to feeding ourselves and nurturing the land, this book includes:
- Step-by-step illustrations and instructions that make these techniques simple for even the novice gardener.
- Everything you need to know about planning crops, composting, harvesting, and more.
- Complete resources for seeds, tools, and other garden supplies.Feed a family of four on the bounty of your backyard, or just get more out of your garden with less effort with this wonderful resource.
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    February 1, 1999
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    7.39 x 0.37 x 9.09 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1580080162
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    978-1580080163
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Jeavons and Cox offer a less technical version of Jeavons's best-selling book on biointensive gardening, How To Grow More Vegetables Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land Than You Can Imagine, published over 25 years ago. Written for both the beginner and the experienced gardener, this new book shows how to cultivate 11 commonly grown vegetables, calorie crops (beans), or compost crops in 100-square-foot plots using organic, soil-enriching methods. The authors discuss biointensive gardening theory, preparing garden beds, composting, starting seeds, growing crops, and collecting seeds. They offer detailed instructions and equations showing how to calculate how many seeds to plant to get the necessary seedlings to fill the suggested garden plans and suggest ways to customize garden plots. While the equations are easy to follow, the calculations and numerous charts may intimidate the beginner, who may also need more information on gardening techniques. Recommended especially for experienced gardeners interested in biointensive gardening.ASue O'Brien, Downers Grove P.L., IL
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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More than 25 years ago, Jeavons wrote the best-selling How to Grow More Vegetables, which sold more than 350,000 copies in seven languages. It was a how-to book on high-yield, biologically intensive food-raising techniques. His new book, coauthored by Carol Cox, is a somewhat simpler book written for gardeners trying biointensive gardening for the first time. The focus is on the soil; and a good way to ensure sustainable soil fertility, the authors say, is the biointensive method of growing food. To achieve this, they give instructions and suggestions on what to grow; preparing biointensive beds, compost, and plating; growing compost crops, such as vetch, fava beans, wheat, and rye; and growing "calorie crops" (wheat, oats, dry beans, and corn). The authors make suggestions on companion planting--i.e., which crops to put beside each other for the best results. George Cohen

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (February 1, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580080162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580080163
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.39 x 0.37 x 9.09 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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JOHN JEAVONS is a cofounder of the group Ecology Action and the father of the modern biointensive gardening movement. He lives in Willits, California, where he has been growing more vegetables for decades.

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Kate
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed information derived from years of research into sustainable gardening in small spaces
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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I bought this book years ago when I had a sizeable garden area. I loved it. Easy to read, in-depth research explained on what works and why. A must for a serious gardener who doesn't necessarily want a tome-sized garden book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Biointensive primer
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2000
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This is an excellent book for new gardeners and for old gardeners new to the biointensive method. Tells how to build a garden the right way, from the bottom up. If growing one's own food is the best way to stop the insanity of agribusiness, then John Jeavons is a mild-mannered but effective revolutionary leader. He enlightened hundreds of thousands of us with his 1974 groundbreaker How to Grow More Vegetables (than you ever thought possible on less land than you can imagine).
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Christopher B. Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners, highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018
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Great book, very informative for those who are wanting to try grow biointensive but don't know where to start. Highly recommended.
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Mr. H
4.0 out of 5 stars Good supplement to "How to Grow More Vegetables..."
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2012
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I also have "How to Grow More Vegetables...",which is very comprehensive, if not a little overwhelming. This pared-down version of that book is a much simpler, easier to read instruction for this version of gardening. I found the planting charts easier to read and it narrows its focus to just the most common vegetables grown in an American garden. I'll be referencing back to the original book for the "other" vegetables and cover crops.

My only complaint or "unfulfilled desire" is that this book, as well as most gardening books out there, do not look at the many climates we have in the states. I live in central Florida, which has a sub-tropic (aka Caribbean or SE Asian) type of climate. Our growing season and available "traditional" crops are much different from the rest of the 90% of the US, including southern CA, which has more of a Mediterranean climate. I wish that Mr Jeavons would create a publication that dives into the many climate regions that the US has and the challenges and benefits of each region.

All-in-all...a quality publication that is a useful for starting point for beginners and a good reference or checkpoint for veterans.
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Richard Shelden
5.0 out of 5 stars Book condition was as described.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2022
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The book condition was as described, shipping was normal, price was quite good. I am very satisfied.
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Leapardnose
5.0 out of 5 stars veggie garden
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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This is a wonderful reference book for the beginner, (me), and I would suggest that anyone seriously wanting a garden, buy this book in paper back or hard cover.
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susanna
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
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Easy to read. The information is very helpful for both experienced or beginning gardeners/farmers. I encourage anyone that is interested in their health, non-GMOs, and the welfare of this earth to read this author and this book!
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Sybil Mitchell Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Great, useful ways to make food available
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
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Marvelous advice. Sorry I can't get to 'sit with him' in North Carolina but thanks Steve Moore for trying. Great, useful ways to make food available. . . . YEAH!!!
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teresa antunes
5.0 out of 5 stars The Sustainable Vegetable Garden: A Backyard Guide to Healthy Soil and Higher Yields
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Um guia prático de iniciação à horticultura sustentável e de base científica.
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Terry Leggett
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2021
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Now, if like me, you are contemplating micro farming , get yourself a copy of this. Truly an excellent read with some excellent knowledge, ideas and systems. I will be wearing my copy out!
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Gloria (Ryerson Polytechnical 1982)
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm reading it slowly and I trust I will enjoy this book
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2015
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I'm reading it slowly and I trust I will enjoy this book. The author is very good. Thank-you to the book dealer for very good service.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little gardening guide
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2017
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A fabulous gardening guide for anyone interested in gardening sustainably.
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