{"product_id":"2940013015845","title":"Organic Gardening for Beginners","description":"Organic Gardening for Beginners\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people choose to garden so they can have control over what type of food they eat without fear of chemicals or preservatives.  Often, commercially grown produce is cultivated in greenhouses with the use of pesticides and chemicals to enhance their growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quick study on these types of artificial applications can be unnerving for anyone.  The side effects of chemical pesticides on the human body can truly take its toll.  So many people are jumping on the “organic bandwagon” as a way to minimize the risks to themselves and their loved ones that often comes with commercially prepared foods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou don’t have to be a health nut to embrace organic gardening.  Imagine the wonderful way you’ll feel knowing that you are serving foods that were grown all naturally without the risks that come from applying chemical fertilizers and pesticides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s easier than you think.  If you’ve been gardening for years or are just beginning to grow your own food, organic gardening can provide you with peace of mind and pride in your produce.  Don’t have any clues how to start?  That’s why you’re reading this book!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e        Introduction    3\u003cbr\u003e Why Garden Organically?   4\u003cbr\u003e The Risk of Chemicals   7\u003cbr\u003e What Is Organic Gardening?  11\u003cbr\u003e Planning Your Garden   12\u003cbr\u003e Getting the Soil Ready   14\u003cbr\u003e Planting Your Garden   17\u003cbr\u003e Starting Seeds Indoors   19\u003cbr\u003e Controlling Those Weeds   22\u003cbr\u003e Controlling Pests   26\u003cbr\u003e Common Garden Pests   30\u003cbr\u003e Making Your Own Compost   36\u003cbr\u003e Tending the Garden   40\u003cbr\u003e Wintering Your Garden   46\u003cbr\u003e Recipes for your Organic Garden  46\u003cbr\u003e  Organic Fertilizer  47\u003cbr\u003e  Garlic Pest Control Spray 47\u003cbr\u003e  Dormant Oil   48\u003cbr\u003e  Homemade Insecticidal Soap 49\u003cbr\u003e  All Purpose Pest Control Spray 49\u003cbr\u003e  Bug Juice   49\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion    50","brand":"Kenneth Hightower","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079236796656,"sku":"2940013015845","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013015845_p0.jpg?v=1763575627","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013015845","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}