The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook Identify and manage diseases and other common problems on edible plants

by
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2023-02-07
Publisher(s): Cool Springs Press
List Price: $28.99

Rent Book

Select for Price
There was a problem. Please try again later.

Rent Digital

Rent Digital Options
Online:1825 Days access
Downloadable:Lifetime Access
$34.79
$34.79

New Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

How Marketplace Works:

  • This item is offered by an independent seller and not shipped from our warehouse
  • Item details like edition and cover design may differ from our description; see seller's comments before ordering.
  • Sellers much confirm and ship within two business days; otherwise, the order will be cancelled and refunded.
  • Marketplace purchases cannot be returned to eCampus.com. Contact the seller directly for inquiries; if no response within two days, contact customer service.
  • Additional shipping costs apply to Marketplace purchases. Review shipping costs at checkout.

Summary

If you’re tired of battling blight on your tomatoes, losing your basil to downy mildew, and watching deer raid your vegetable garden, you’ll find all the answers you need right here. 

In The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook, author and veggie-growing guru Susan Mulvihill of YouTube’s Susan’s in the Garden is ready to set you up for long-term success in the vegetable garden. In these pages, Susan hands you all the info you need to stand firm against plant diseases, viruses, disorders, stressors, and even animal pests, and to do it without having to turn to harsh synthetic chemical products. All-natural solutions to your worst gardening woes are featured in an organized, problem-by-problem manner that makes this a quick and useful reference for both beginner and expert gardeners. This book is a wonderful companion to Susan’s previous book, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, which covers organic solutions for managing insect pests common in home veggie gardens. 

In this book, not only will you discover how to get your plants off to a healthy start, you’ll also find out how to properly identify plant pathogens, how to troubleshoot problems like pollination issues and weather-related disorders, and how to prevent ailments such as fruit cracking, leaf roll, and blossom end rot

In addition, Susan hands you natural solutions to: 

  • Over 28 bacterial and fungal diseases, including nasties like powdery mildew, potato scab, and leaf spot 
  • Limit damage from plant-eating animals, including birds, chipmunks, rabbits, groundhogs, gophers, deer, and 8 other critters 
  • Manage a dozen physiological disorders common to the veggie garden, including bitterness, bolting, and sun scald 
  • Prevent problems before they occur using the many strategies detailed throughout these pages


Keeping vegetable plants healthy and productive is no easy task. An extensive quick-reference chart is included to help with identification and to direct you to the best possible solutions based on both the symptoms you see and the vegetable those symptoms have appeared on. This truly is THE guide every vegetable gardener has been waiting for! 

Author Biography

Susan Mulvihill is a long-time garden columnist with The Spokesman-Review, a Master Gardener, and author of the blog, Susan’s in the Garden. Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.

Susan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of Northwest Gardener’s Handbook and author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. In addition to being a prolific writer, Susan is also a garden photographer.

Table of Contents

Introduction
1 NURTURE YOUR GARDEN & TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS
Get Your Plants Off to the Best Start Possible
2 VEGETABLE PLANT DISEASE GUIDE
Vegetable Crops and Potential Diseases
Disease Profiles
Organic Strategies Explained
Organic Disease Control and Prevention Products
3 CRITTERS IN THE GARDEN
Birds, Chipmunks, Deer
Gophers, Pocket
Groundhogs (a k a Woodchucks, Marmots)
Mice, Moles, Opossums, Porcupines
Rabbits, Raccoons, Rats
Skunks, Tree Squirrels
Voles, Meadow
RESOURCES
PRODUCT SUPPLIERS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PHOTO CREDITS
INDEX
 

An electronic version of this book is available through VitalSource.

This book is viewable on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and most smartphones.

By purchasing, you will be able to view this book online, as well as download it, for the chosen number of days.

Digital License

You are licensing a digital product for a set duration. Durations are set forth in the product description, with "Lifetime" typically meaning five (5) years of online access and permanent download to a supported device. All licenses are non-transferable.

More details can be found here.

A downloadable version of this book is available through the eCampus Reader or compatible Adobe readers.

Applications are available on iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Windows Mobile platforms.

Please view the compatibility matrix prior to purchase.