
by Dick Raymond
appears in Gardening.
Full of useful tips and practical garden wisdom, this straightforward guide shows you everything you need to know to grow a more bountiful harvest with less work. Stressing the utility of raised beds and wide rows, gardening expert Dick Raymond shares his timetested techniques for preparing the soil, starting plants, and controlling weeds. With he...
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“A detailed, pragmatic manual for backyard food self-sufficiency aimed at North American gardeners who need high yields with minimal water and cash. It opens by arguing why cheap-oil decline changes what counts as sensible gardening, then pivots into dense, hands-on guidance on bed layouts, soil preparation, watering economy and crop choices. The useful part is concrete plans that lower input costs and boost reliable yields. The limit: a prescriptive, often opinionated tone, repetition of core claims, and advice tailored to temperate North American conditions.”

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