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From the foremost authority in American gardening comes a must-have handbook for home gardeners who want a productive organic vegetable garden.In their first new book in over two decades, the American Horticultural Society offers indispensable insight into growing a modern edible garden at home, regardless of whether home is in the desert Southwest, the Midwestern plains, or on the shores of New England. Starting with a unique look at the history of vegetable gardening in North America, from indigenous cultures to Victory Gardeners to today’s biodiversity-nurturing growers, Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening then digs into everything you need to know to cultivate a successful and productive vegetable garden without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Includes advice on: Choosing the best design and planting style for your site, from raised beds and row gardens to matrix plantings and food forestsDeciding which varieties to plant, from heirlooms and ancestral selections to modern hybridsFostering resiliency in the face of weather extremes, invasive pests, and other challengesNurturing the garden as an ecosystem to preserve and protect soil life, pollinators, and other wildlifeConducting at-home soil assessments for compaction, biological activity, texture, and drainageCaring for the garden using natural techniques and products, including pinching, pruning, staking, fertilizing, and pest and disease controlThe new American vegetable garden is a place of beauty and productivity with a diverse selection of edible crops and flowers that create a haven for plants, pollinators, and people as they fill your kitchen with flavor and nutrition.Whether you’re a new garden lover or a long-time veggie grower, Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening has the science-based information you need to overcome today’s gardening challenges and cultivate success. Also included in this series are Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening and Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening.

Learn how to build an enduring, resilient, and biodiverse landscape prized by pollinators and people alike from the foremost authority on gardening in North America.The second book in the American Horticultural Society’s series of growing guides, Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening is a comprehensive and modern guide to cultivating and caring for perennial plants, including many perennials native to North America. Whether you grow in full sun or a shady corner, in a small space or a large landscape, the insight and guidance offered by the experts at AHS ensure you’ll have a thriving, bloom-filled garden. Included inside: Strategies for designing the perennial garden of your dreams or incorporating perennials into an existing garden Advice on selecting the best perennials for your climate and design styleTechniques for fostering a robust and adaptable garden that requires lower maintenance Eco-friendly approaches to managing pests and diseases Information on routine perennial plant-care tasks such as dividing, pruning, pinching, staking, and fertilizingInsight on garden maintenance methods that do not negatively impact pollinators and other wildlifeOver 150 perennial plant profiles with photographs and specific care advice This complete and contemporary manual contains all the information you need to grow perennials successfully in the face of today’s many gardening challenges, including weather extremes, invasive pests, water-use restrictions, and other such trials. Its modern approach to perennial gardening focuses on treating the garden as an ecosystem that depends less on human interference and more on natural resiliency.Also included in this series are Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening and Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening.

An authoritative handbook focused on the important practice of ecological gardening, a modern and increasingly popular approach that treats the garden as the living ecosystem it is.  Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening, from The American Horticultural Society, shares insight on the many ways gardeners can embrace nature for a healthier, more vibrant home landscape. True ecological gardening goes far beyond the battle cry of “Leave the leaves!” spread across social media every autumn. It is about making thoughtful decisions in your garden each and every day, knowing they impact the millions of plants and animals living there and the greater environment beyond. Becoming a responsible steward of a thriving garden ecosystem has never been more important.Some of the ecological gardening concepts you’ll learn in these beautifully illustrated pages include how to:Design a garden that’s both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically soundFoster a greater diversity of plants and animals through considerate gardening practicesPrevent stormwater runoff with the use of rain gardens and rain-capturing systemsReduce and replace resource-intensive lawnsMaintain your garden in a nature-friendly wayIncorporate keystone plants in your garden that support a broad diversity of lifeManage weeds and pests safelyConduct wildlife-friendly garden cleanupsFoster pollinators, soil organisms, and other wildlife by focusing on native plantsBy adopting and implementing the principles of ecological gardening, you and your garden will become part of the solution…and you’ll have a beautiful, resilient garden you can feel good about.Also included in this series are Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening and Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening.

Multiply and share your favorite plants with this definitive guide, the most complete and reliable plant propagation reference available— featuring more than 35 photo-illustrated techniques.Covering both indoor and outdoor species, Essential Guide to Plant Propagation is an authoritative yet friendly resource that combines clear, step-by-step instruction with expert horticultural insight to ensure success. Backed by the most trusted name in North American gardening, The American Horticultural Society, you’ll learn how to grow more plants for less money while gaining a deeper understanding of how plants reproduce and thrive.Inside, you’ll find straightforward explanations, how-to photo sequences, and practical advice for every major propagation method, including seed sowing; stem, root, and leaf cuttings; grafting; layering; division; and so much more. Guidance on equipment, timing, and environmental conditions ensures healthy, vigorous results. Whether you’re starting houseplants on a windowsill or producing shrubs and perennials for the garden, you’ll learn exactly how to achieve success every time.Inside, you’ll find:Step-by-step instructions for 35+ propagation methods, using both vegetative plant parts and seeds.Expert techniques for indoor and outdoor plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and houseplants.Troubleshooting advice for common issues like rot, mold, and poor rooting success.Guidance on tools, growing media, and ideal propagation conditions for every plant type.Expert knowledge from the American Horticultural Society, refined through decades of hands-on experience.Over 300 color photographsWhether you’re a home gardener, plant collector, or professional grower, Essential Guide to Plant Propagation provides the confidence and knowledge to multiply plants efficiently, preserve rare varieties, and expand your garden with ease—all while sparking curiosity and joy.Get expert answers to your other gardening questions in:Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening, Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening, and Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening.