Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home (Urban Gardening, How to Start a Vegetable Garden)

Name: Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home (Urban Gardening, How to Start a Vegetable Garden)
Brand: Yellow Pear Press
SKU: SPTM-9781684811625
Price: 42.99 USD
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"Luay has an enormous amount of knowledge on growing beautiful produce. Beyond his knowledge, his love and dedication to bringing to life vegetables is unparalleled. This book is an interesting and fantastic combination of simple and tasty recipes along with a DIY, approachable guide to becoming a home gardener."

--Afrim Pristine, internationally renowned maître fromager of the Cheese Boutique, Food Network TV Host, and author of For the Love of Cheese: Recipes and Wisdom from the Cheese Boutique

"Seed to Table is a fantastic, robust guide that will help you achieve the garden-to-table lifestyle you've always craved. From quick growing tips and in-depth gardening techniques to drool-worthy recipes to use or preserve your homegrown bounty--Luay has covered it all!"

--Deanna Talerico, garden expert, blogger and founder of Homestead and Chill

"Luay makes growing your own food, even if just a small amount, into an achievable endeavor. Combine his expert growing advice with the detailed crop guides and delicious, creative recipes, this book contains everything you can possibly need to know to enjoy fresh meals straight from the garden."

--Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm, flower farmer, florist, author of Growing Flowers

Table of Contents:
Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Garden to Table

A Matter of Taste
On the Road to Self-Sufficiency
A Communal Act

Chapter 2 - Crop Guides

Cool Weather Crops
Warm Weather Crops
Herbs
Garlic

Chapter 3 - Garden to Table Recipes and Preservation Techniques

Garden-Inspired Libations
Snacks and Dips
Salads and Soups
Pesto and Sauces
Larger Dishes
Side Dishes
Condiments
Pickling and Fermenting
Confit
Drying the Harvest
Freezing your harvest

Chapter 4 - Garden Planning

Hardiness Zones and Microclimates
Leveraging Your Space Efficiently
Taking Personal Inventory
The Importance of Flowers in the Edible Garden
Thematic Gardens

Chapter 5 - Growing Techniques

Growing in Containers
Growing Vertically
Growing in Gutters
Growing in Raised Beds
Succession Planting

Chapter 6 - Fundamentals of Soil

The Importance of Soil Health
Micro and Macro Nutrients
Product Rundown
Amending Soil Organically
Mulching

Chapter 7 - Seeds, Seedlings, and Plant Material

Understanding Seed Lingo
Should you Start from Seed?
Planting Guide

Chapter 8 - Seed Starting for Beginners

Equipment
Seed Starting Technique
Caring for your Seedlings
Hardening Off Process
Transplanting into the Garden

Chapter 9 - Garden Maintenance

Weeding
Watering and Irrigation Systems
Feeding the Soil
Identifying and Managing Pests
Identifying and Managing Disease
Pruning and Pinching

Chapter 10 - Season Extension and Winterization

Extending the Growing Season
Winterization

Glossary of Common Terms

Resources

QR Code Weblinks

Acknowledgments

P.S

About the Author

Index

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Brief Description:
Seed to Table focuses on how to feed your family with nutritious foods from your own outdoor, home and/or kitchen garden. Whether you live in a city or in the country, this book gives you tools on effective growing techniques, seed starting methods, and garden maintenance. Organic gardening for every individual style! Have fun while you create your own gardening system whether it be for a container garden or a kitchen garden. Try out big and small garden ideas to stock up your fridge with delicious fruits, vegetables, and herbs to grow your self-sufficiency. Maximize your minimal or large space with impactful practices that are perfect for anyone on a sustainability and self-sufficiency journey. Inside Seed to Table, you'll find: A full and in-depth guide on preserving foods while cultivating homegrown foods Easy and delicious vegetable-forward recipes and preservation techniques to feed your whole family.

Publisher Marketing:
Grow, harvest, and savor your own food--discover the joy of gardening from seed to table.

"Luay makes growing your own food, even if just a small amount, into an achievable endeavor."--Niki Irving of Flourish Flower Farm, flower farmer, florist, author of Growing Flowers

Ready to transform your home into a thriving vegetable garden? Seed to Table is your essential guide to gardening, whether you're interested in urban gardening, organic gardening, or simply learning how to start a vegetable garden from scratch. Luay Ghafari shares practical advice for growing vegetables from seeds, choosing the best vegetable in season, and enjoying the rewards of your own harvest.

Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike, this book covers everything from indoor herb gardening and indoor vegetable gardening to tips on how to garden organically in any space. Discover step-by-step instructions on how to start a vegetable garden, select the right crops for your region, and nurture your plants through every season.

Inside, you'll find:

Expert tips for urban gardening and maximizing small spaces.

Guidance on organic gardening practices for healthy, sustainable crops.

Strategies for growing vegetables from seeds, indoors or outdoors.

Seasonal advice for choosing and planting the best vegetable in season.

Inspiration for indoor herb gardening and indoor vegetable gardening projects.

If you're looking for books on urban gardening or gardening in any space, add this book to your collection! Fans of The Complete Gardener's Guide, The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook, or Garden to Table Cookbook
will love Seed to Table. Whether you're dreaming of fresh herbs on your windowsill or a bountiful backyard harvest, this guide is your companion for learning how to garden, growing your own food, and savoring the flavors of every season.

Contributor Bio:Ghafari, Luay

Luay Ghafari is an urban gardener, garden educator, consultant, recipe developer, and founder of Urban Farm and Kitchen, a seasonal garden-to-table food blog and gardening resource. His mission is to guide and help anyone on a gardening and food-growing journey. With over a decade of intensive urban growing experience, he uses tried-and-true science-based techniques to grow abundant, healthy, and thriving gardens for himself and his clients. He is passionate about the garden-to-table movement and vegetable-forward seasonal recipes. He also teaches a garden-to-table Master Class for beginner and intermediate gardeners. He has been featured in publications like Medium, Food52, and Toronto Life Magazine, as well as in documentaries and is active on social media, where he shares gardening tips and seasonal recipes. Luay is based in Toronto, Canada.