Gardening with passion!
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Gardening is one of my stress reliever away from work. I love gardening and this book is so much fun to be my guide or I may say an additional information for Gardening. I love sharing the guide plan to my husband. We will work together with this. Thanks Debra!
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I love the way the creativity and passion for growing things in a horizontal garden,  jump off the pages of this book.  I have been interested in working with horizontal spaces and admire them when I see them but they have always looked so complicated to me.  Well, now I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and start my own.  This is just going to be so much fun.
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I have a container garden since my backyard is cement. This is my third year and by far, my best! I learned about fertilizer this year and I am very happy that I did. I prepared my soil correctly (peat, compost, perlite, vermiculite, and a mix of organic fertilizer) and planted my seedlings. I had started them inside about 6 weeks prior in a mix with Bio Tone. My plants took off like I've never seen!!! I have three tomato plants that are already 5 feet tall and huge!!! This has been a cloudy and rainy spring so far in Pittsburgh (zone 6b), and I pruned pretty heavily in the beginning to let the plants grow strong with good roots before focusing on fruit. About 6 weeks after planting, I began feeding all my blooming vegetables this Bud & Bloom Booster along with Neptune's Harvest Fish and Seaweed Blend. The non-bloomers get the Neptune's Harvest only.
I have never had so many blooms!! I use this on my eggplants, peppers, and tomatoes, as well as my marigolds. They love it! Still waiting for some sun so my many baby tomatoes will ripen, but I'm about to harvest a few eggplants that are ready to go!
The fish and seaweed are a balanced fertilizer, but tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers will love the extra shot of phosphorus!!
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This beautiful hardcover book contains 90 devotions that cover myriad topics related to gardening, including perennials, almanacs, sowing, crop rotation, seed cleaning, grafting, root rot, rainy days, honeybees, zinnias, composting, netting, rain, first fruits, and soil. Each devotional features a gardening related title, followed by a key Scripture verse and a brief passage (about three paragraphs) that draws a connection between gardening and our Christian walk, with a short prayer wrapping everything up at the end. Gorgeous, full-color photographs of flowers are also included randomly throughout this book, making it a true work of art.

I loved this book because, for me, the teaching was twofold: knowing nothing about the pastime of gardening, reading Devotions from the Garden has not only taught me more about God's love and grace, but it taught me about the many aspects of gardening, giving me a deeper appreciation for God's creation and the incredible care He put into it.

In this fast paced world where everyone always seems to be in a hurry, these short but powerful devotions are the perfect way to spend time with the Lord each day - and to be reminded that He is with us always and forever.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by the BookLook blogger review program in exchange for an honest review.
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Really so very informative! I am excited to use this to plant a large garden that is more self sufficient!
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You feel like you are talking to a good neighbor-woven with humor but at the end of the day full of useful information and down to earth wisdom!
Not your ordinary gardening book-one for the real world!
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If you want lots of gardening ideas, this book is loaded with fun tips.
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I love to read books about gardening, and the best ones are also autobiographical. Dianne Benson Has imagination ,guts and grit!!I was hoping by now that she has written a new one because I read this one every year in the spring. She is inspiring about what to plant and how to plant and does her homework about  the latest stuff out there. She is funny,personal and very, very sharp. More books Dianne , More Please!!!
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I was so thrilled to receive as a gift from the Peachtree City Garden Club my copy of Coach Dooley's new book, Vince Dooley's Garden: The Horticultural Journey of a Football Coach. My friends even got the coach to pen an inscription!  As a graduate of UGA (back when Coach Dooley was head coach of the football team) and as an avid gardener, this book combined my two great loves. I was fortunate to visit Coach Dooley's garden when it was part of a garden tour last fall. The book adds to my appreciation of his garden by telling the story of how his journey in gardening began. The photos are beautiful and the paintings by Steve Penley are breathtaking. You know it has to be a great garden, with the input from famed UGA horticulturists, Michael Dirr and Allan Armitage! I have not visited the Dooley Sculpture Garden as yet at the university but the chapter in the book on this garden really makes me want to plan a trip soon! I also want to tour the campus to see all the trees in UGA's arboretum. Everyone who loves gardening will appreciate this new addition to the gardening scene. And, if you are a lucky Georgia grad, you will be doubly blessed!
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Bought this book at the request of my husband who has been container gardening for several years.  He absolutes loves the new ideas, tips, and step-by-step instructions for success.  Before and after pictures and plant types to combine are also very helpful.  Our yard has never been more beautiful!  And he has been asked by our local Garden Club to guest lecture on container gardening.  Wonderful and easy to follow book--and it's fun!  Highly recommend it.
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Seriously, this thing makes gardening so easy!

I remember growing up that my dad was a huge advocate for Miracle-Gro.  We had the most amazing garden!  Large plump vegetables and the sweetest fruits!  As an adult, his love for Miracle-Gro has passed on to me.  It makes gardening pretty much a no-fail hobby.

The problem I have is that I'm forgetful.  I don't remember when to put it on and when I do remember, well I'm just plain lazy.  It's in the shed and I don't want to walk all the way over to get it to put it on the garden.  The LiquaFeed system fixes that problem for me.  I attached it to my outside water spigot, and voila!  Easy peasy!  If I just want to use the water in the hose, I flip the switch over to 'water' and that's all that comes out.  I can water the garden or the kids can play in the water.  Then, when we're playing with the water, it's a gentle reminder that my plants need food too.  Flip a switch and I'm feeding Miracle-Gro to my hungry plants!

Since it's the beginning of planting season, I haven't gotten to play around with it much.  I've got my starter plants going and I'm anxious to get them in the ground so that I can really put this to the test this year.  If it's the same Miracle-Gro I've loved my whole life, this will be the easiest gardening year for me yet.

The system is light weight, yet sturdy.  It's incredibly simple to use and doesn't take up a lot of space.  When your bottle of LiquaFeed is empty, you simply uncap another bottle and screw it in.  It's as simple as those great little self-watering bulbs you put in your plants.
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I love this book! So much information about square foot gardening!
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I am a hands-on, keen gardener.  I found this book to be exquisite in every aspect.  The quality of the publication, the script and the photography are excellent.

I enjoyed the variety of the gardens - some were inland, some were coastal and others were a mixture of both.  Each garden illustrated was unique in design and style.

I have no hesitation in recommeding this beautiful achievement to any person who enjoys landscapes and gardens.
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This little gem of a book works beautifully on so many levels.  Miriam Goldberger's enthusiasm for her subject rings out in every word--she makes you want to get out in the garden and start digging. The photographs bring the flowers to life, and each one is accompanied by very practical and important information about growing conditions. You can enjoy this book just for the pictures or as an intelligent guide to creating a new kind of garden. Either way, you'll revisit it over and over.
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I used All New Square Foot Gardening frequently this spring and summer in my vegetable garden, and I must say that Mr. Bartholomew does a fantastic job of teaching simple techniques that make gardening easy and very exciting!
This book teaches everything you need to know about square foot gardening, including how to build garden frames, ingredients for "Mel's Mix" (weed-free soil), simple composing practices, how far to space plants, growing seasons, and plenty of other info to keep you hooked.  Mr. Bartholomew has taught square foot gardening all over the world, in many places where inhabitants don't have the resources for large, row-planted gardens.
I'll admit, I did not follow this book to a T this summer, but fortunately All New Square Foot Gardening can modify your gardening practices one step at a time, until you completely use the square foot method!
I have introduced this revolutionary idea to many friends who have taken great interest in square foot gardening and have borrowed or purchased this book for themselves.  If you are tired of or unable to practice traditional row gardening, definitely try this book out!
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I have to admit, starting a garden always seemed daunting to me. But this book inspires me to take it step-by-step in a reflective spiritual manner. I am now inspired to give it a shot, Ms. Realy guides you throughout the year with what to do when, tying it into the liturgical seasons and the saints of the time. This book is a treasure!
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I've been wanting to get a garden going on my property.  Currently, my property consist of a deck patio!  But, nevertheless, this book has inspired me to maximize my efforts with whatever space I have.  I grew up gardening and strayed away during my 20's and early 30's.  Knowing that I can return to abundant supply of veggies and even provide my own protein (eggs, chickens, etc.) to my family is comforting.  Knowing that prices at the store are ever increasing, what better way to save money than to grow your own food.  Plus, growing your own food tastes sooooo much better and has WAY more nutrients.  You would be amazed at how much nutrient value is gone after the product reaches the grocery shelves.

I definitely recommend this book to everyone!