Mother Earth News Beginner's Guide to Gardening, 1st Edition

The Mother Earth News Beginner's Guide to Gardening, 1st Edition is a special issue that answers the what, when, and how questions that hold new gardeners back.

It offers a clear starting point while staying useful to experienced gardeners too.

At a glance

• Format: Print special issue
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Mother Earth News
• Topics: Garden planning, planting, composting, harvesting

Best for

• First-time gardeners
• Readers choosing a garden site and tools
• Experienced gardeners wanting a refresher
• Anyone planning a vegetable plot
• A gift for a new gardener

What's inside

The guide covers choosing a garden site, preparing the plot, selecting tools, 10 methods to start with, keeping records, top gardening challenges, starting seeds indoors, common mistakes, and disease prevention, plus how to build a composter, use worms for compost, build a garden shed, grow vegetables in shade, and time your harvest.

About Mother Earth News

Mother Earth News is a long-running publisher covering homesteading, organic gardening, and sustainable living, offering practical self-reliance guidance for modern readers.