Join us as she answers 3 questions about her new book, Vegetable Gardening from the Ground Up. Her new book is available digitally and in paperback.
Stephanie's Vegetable Blog
Stephanie is not only a Ph.D. and a Master Gardener but also a professional copywriter specializing in writing about gardening.
If you check out her Garden Writing Portfolio, she can see some of the hundreds of articles she's written for print and digital publications.
I was thrilled when she published a book about Vegetable Gardening since so many discovered during the first wave of CoVid, the joy and pride of starting a garden.
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3 Book Spotlight Questions
Q1: What inspired you to write the book?
SSS: I see new gardeners set themselves up for failure because they don’t realize all the things they need to take care of before they plant anything. They become discouraged and decide they can’t grow their own food. With just a little bit of guidance, they can.
Q2. What expertise do you have in this area?
SSS: I have been a Master Gardener since 2001. Master Gardeners are volunteers who work with the horticultural extension agent to teach people the best way to grow vegetables, ornamentals, and anything else they want to grow.
SSS: I see new gardeners set themselves up for failure because they don’t realize all the things they need to take care of before they plant anything. They become discouraged and decide they can’t grow their own food. With just a little bit of guidance, they can.
Q2. What expertise do you have in this area?
SSS: I have been a Master Gardener since 2001. Master Gardeners are volunteers who work with the horticultural extension agent to teach people the best way to grow vegetables, ornamentals, and anything else they want to grow.
I have to take continuing education every year to stay up with the current best practices. I have advanced training in growing vegetables and entomology but learned to grow vegetables from my Dad. He let me “help” him plant and harvest when I was young. When I got a little older, he made me help weed and water, too.
Q3: What do you hope readers will get from the book?
SSS: I hope they will be able to grow their own vegetables. Lots of people do not have enough money to eat healthy food. In addition, children are more likely to eat vegetables they help grow. Finally, gardening is good exercise and most people do not get enough of that, either. Everyone, even apartment dwellers, can grow fresh vegetables if they want to. I hope this book teaches them how.
Vegetable Gardening from the Ground Up is available as a Kindle ebook for $2.99 (It's also a Kindle Unlimited Free Read.) or in paperback for $7.99.
Q3: What do you hope readers will get from the book?
SSS: I hope they will be able to grow their own vegetables. Lots of people do not have enough money to eat healthy food. In addition, children are more likely to eat vegetables they help grow. Finally, gardening is good exercise and most people do not get enough of that, either. Everyone, even apartment dwellers, can grow fresh vegetables if they want to. I hope this book teaches them how.
Vegetable Gardening from the Ground Up is available as a Kindle ebook for $2.99 (It's also a Kindle Unlimited Free Read.) or in paperback for $7.99.
Stephanie has been kind enough to say she'ls happy to answer any gardening questions readers may have. Just leave your question in comments.
Takeaway Truth
I'm a gardener, and I think everyone should experience the joy of gardening. Studies have shown that gardening lowers blood pressure, helps one de-stress, and actually contributes to longevity. All that aside, gardening is pure joy. Get your copy today of Vegetable Gardening from the Ground Up.
Thank you so much for featuring my book on Sling Words. I would love to answer any gardening questions your readers have.
ReplyDeleteBecause of your book, we learned we have to have a raised bed to achieve what we wanted. We also are doing some container gardening. I recommend the book to anyone who is considering a garden, whether on a large scale or small containers.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I am glad I could help.
DeleteI want to grow tomatoes but I'm not sure my yard gets enough sun. Is there a way to grow them in a shady backyard?
ReplyDeleteTomatoes need at least six hours of sun a day. In a shady yard, try to find a spot that gets morning sun and afternoon shade.
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