What would be the one book you would recommend for a beginner gardener? I really want to start “prepping” but my husband hasn’t bought into the idea totally(not that he doesn’t believe there may be a need but he’s just overwhelmed at the thought), so I want to at least get some beginning gardening skills.
The two things I would be trying to do are 1)hopefully all heirloom seeds and 2) organic. I want to learn to do this self sustaining with as little outside aids as possible, and also with the lowest overhead.(I will have to buy some compost, etc to improve the soil). My garden will be very tiny, probably just scattered in several areas in our small yard. I’ve promised myself not to run up a huge bill as I want to start small and prove to myself I can do it before launching in a bigger way.
Vegetable Gardening for Dummies
Gardening All-in-One for Dummies (7 books in one)
It is wise to start small. Once your husband sees the reduction in your grocery bill and tastes wonderful fresh and canned veggies, he will come around.
Good luck! Always feel free to ask questions on the weekly gardening thread.