{"product_id":"9780865718418","title":"Backyard Bounty - Revised Expanded 2nd Edition: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Gardening in the Pacific Northwest","description":"\u003cp\u003eAre you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow completely updated and expanded, \u003cem\u003eBackyard Bounty\u003c\/em\u003e will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor and master gardener Linda Gilkeson covers everything you'll need to grow a successful garden, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanning your garden and preparing the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic fertilizers and simplified composting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting for winter harvests and intensive planting schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive information on pests, diseases, and working with an unstable climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenhouses, tunnels and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic pest management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with a wealth of information specific to the Pacific Northwest, this complete guide emphasizes low-maintenance methods, covers problems related to common pests and climate concerns, includes a monthly garden schedule for year-round planting and harvesting, and features plant profiles for everything from apples to zucchini.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, \u003cem\u003eBackyard Bounty\u003c\/em\u003e shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Gilkeson\u003c\/strong\u003e is a passionate organic gardener with over 40 years of gardening experience. She is a regular instructor in the Master Gardener programs in BC and has led hundreds of workshops on pest management and organic gardening. Linda is deeply committed to preserving natural ecosystems through conservation and public education. She lives in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New Society Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018703716592,"sku":"9780865718418","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780865718418_p0.jpg?v=1763836410","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780865718418","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}