Tomatoes are red, corn is yellow, and string beans are green. Or are they? Actually, lots of familiar foods grow in a rainbow of surprising colors. Image trying orange tomatoe, red popping corn, or purple string beans for a change.
This lively introduction to the joys of organic gardening covers everything you need to know in order to grow a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables in unexpected colors. The first section includes details on:
-planning your rainbow garden and ordering seeds
-preparing the soil and planting
-feeding, watering, and weeding
-dealing with garden pests without using poison
The second section provides detailed instructions for growing eight different rainbow crops, including:
-which varieties to order
-when and how to plant
-which garden pests to watch out for
-the best time to harvest
-how to serve and enjoy
"This book will not only promote the delight in growing plants but enhance the wonder in the natural world right in your own backyard. . . . Will make you want to start a garden today." --Appraisal
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