Baker J-Year Round Vegetable Gardening

There are many benefits to growing your own vegetables that people expect when planning a garden -- such as developing a more nutritious diet and saving money in the produce section at the market. However, many first-time vegetable gardeners express surprise over the flavor and of their crops and the satisfaction of growing them.Jerry Baker, America's Master Gardener, provides step-by-step, season-long, instruction for growing the tastiest vegetables in Jerry Baker Year 'Round Vegetable Gardening.In this gardening special, Jerry Baker demonstrates the process of vegetable gardening, starting with early spring planting and finishing with fall harvest clean-up. The popular public television garden guru begins the program by offering guidance in planning ahead for maximum results. Steps for power packing the soil and secrets for buying quality seedlings are also revealed. Quick and easy directions for insect control using the convenient, money-saving tips and tonics that America's Master Gardener is known for follow the planting. The all-important techniques for watering vegetables are also provided.The program's easy-to-understand instructions are suitable for beginners and seasoned gardeners, and are intended to make it possible for everyone to yield good results in growing a variety of vegetables.Jerry Baker, America's Master Gardener, is a foremost authority on lawn, garden and plant care. Since the 1980s, he has hosted many public television specials and has written more than 50 books, including the bestseller, Backyard Problem Solver.Jerry Baker Year 'Round Vegetable Gardening is produced by WTVS Detroit Public Television. Executive producer is Diane Bliss. Producer is Josette Marano.