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No-dig children's gardening book
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Contributors:
Litten, Kristyna, illustrator.
Published:
London : Welbeck, 2023.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
62 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Rating:
7-10.
Status:

Description

Don't like endless digging and weeding? Don't let that stop you from gardening with your kids!

“This ambitious, attractively presented book encourages children to become not only gardeners, but also nature observers, scientists, and data collectors.”—Kirkus Reviews

The simple and achievable gardening projects in this book are perfect for parents and young children to do together. All are based on Charles Dowding's trademark no-dig technique, which perfectly lends itself to gardening with little ones who can't manage heavy digging and who will quickly grow bored of endless weeding.

Projects are broken down into easy, step-by-step processes, designed to be carried out by children. Attractive, full-bleed photography is supplemented with fun illustration and fully illustrated factual spreads. Running throughout the gardening projects are extra little facts about plants and wildlife, as well as things to look out for when you are outdoors.

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Location
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Status
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Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 635 DOW
Available
Aug 31, 2024
Mellen Juvenile Nonfiction
J 635 DOW
Available
Sep 5, 2024

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781783129195, 1783129190

Notes

General Note
"Easy and fun family gardening."
General Note
Includes index.
Description
"If you dream of growing your own fruits and vegetables but dont like digging and endless weeding, then this the book for you! Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or even a window box, my no-dig method is the perfect way to create a family garden together. It explains how healthy soil will lead to healthy plants and will show you the amazing creatures that live in soil. It will tell you about the magic of compost, the amazing power of seeds, and how to grow flowers that are good for wildlife. With step-by-step activities and a planting chart to show you how you can grow food for your dinner table no matter the season, this is the perfect book for any budding young gardener."--,Back cover.
Target Audience
7-10.

Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Dowding, C., & Litten, K. (2023). No-dig children's gardening book. London, Welbeck.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Dowding, Charles and Kristyna, Litten. 2023. No-dig Children's Gardening Book. London, Welbeck.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Dowding, Charles and Kristyna, Litten, No-dig Children's Gardening Book. London, Welbeck, 2023.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Dowding, Charles, and Kristyna Litten. No-dig Children's Gardening Book. London, Welbeck, 2023.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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