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The Compact Garden

A Beginner's Guide to Growing Vegetables in Small Spaces
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Easily grow organic vegetables at home, even with limited space, with this simple gardening guide from Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden. You don't need a lot of land or a lot of time to create a beautiful, bountiful garden. This simple and easy-to-follow guide walks you... Read More
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The Compact Garden

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Easily grow organic vegetables at home, even with limited space, with this simple gardening guide from Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden.

You don't need a lot of land or a lot of time to create a beautiful, bountiful garden. This simple and easy-to-follow guide walks you through each step of planning, planting, and maintaining your own organic vegetable garden, regardless of the space available or your experience level.

Char and Marv of @plantedinthegarden will guide you through:

Small-space gardening – Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximize growing space.

Growing beginner-friendly veggies – Select easy-to-grow, low-maintenance crops including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.

Growing organic produce at home – Manage pests and fertilize plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.

With step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create a functional garden that not only provides you with fresh and healthy produce, but also adds beauty to your surroundings and helps you gain a deeper connection with nature. Get ready to embark on a rewarding journey of growing your own organic vegetables with The Compact Garden.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593968567

Publisher: DK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 April 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Dorling Kindersley

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Char and Marv are self-taught urban gardeners from Toronto who are committed to growing food, regardless of where they live. From bringing potted plants into their one-bedroom apartment in 2009 to building a flourishing and bountiful garden in the backyard of their suburban home, Char and Marv have never stopped gardening-no matter the space and season. They share their knowledge and insights through their popular social media channels @plantedinthegarden with the goal of empowering as many people to grow their own food as they can.

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