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Jumbo Book of Gardening

Written by Karyn Morris

Illustrated by Jane Kurisu

Finally a good Canadian children's gardening book The complete organic guide for every budding gardener.
Everything the beginning gardener needs to know about creating wonderful organic in the backyard, on a balcony or in the schoolyard can be found in this comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide.  Green-thumb tips, plant checklists and step-by-step instructions on how to grow everything from tulips to tomatoes make this a practical and fun resource. Kids will learn how to give their gardens a boost the natural way - without chemicals pesticides or herbicides. This has information about how to attract birds, butterflies and other creatures to a garden, growing native plants, what flowers smell the sweetest and how to plant and design school or community gardens - even a top-10 list of vegetables that are favourites to eat and easy to grow!