This is not your grandmother''s gardening book.
You Grow
Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who
are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to
turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into
a reality.
Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for
both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips,
projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small
backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl
eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and
enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when
resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections
like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers
through the entire gardening experience:
- Preparing soil
- Nurturing seedlings
- Fending off critters
- Reaping the bounty
- Readying plants for winter
- Preparing for the seasons ahead
Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects,
such as:
- Transforming your garden''s harvest into lush bath and beauty
products
- Converting household junk into canny containers
- Growing and bagging herbal tea
- Concocting homemade pest repellents
...and much, much more.
Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow
Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All
you need is a windowsill and a dream!