About this item
Not everyone has room to grow a full-sized tomato plant or a melon vine that takes up more room than your car, but that tops out at the height of a Barbie doll or a dwarf watermelon with vines that won't grow any longer than your leg. From to , baby beets, and mini cabbages, you'll quickly discover that micro gardening offers a surprisingly diverse and delicious array of edible opportunities. Plus, with step-by-step instructions for a plethora of DIY micro food gardening projects, you'll be up and growing in no time at all. Whether you micro garden on a high-rise balcony, an itty bitty patio, a front porch container, or even in a basket on the handlebars of your bicycle, there are mini food plants ready to start cranking out fresh produce just a few weeks after planting.
About the Author
I began regularly blogging as Frau Zinnie in 2011 for FrauZinnie. com, where you will find my writing, photography and personal gardening experiences in my garden, along with interviews with garden experts. I follow organic gardening methods and grow both ornamental and edible plants in my garden, which faces challenges like large black walnut trees and full sun that primarily falls in my driveway only. I like to experiment with growing compact and dwarf edibles in containers, so that way I can move them into the sun that they need. Which leads me to "Micro Food Gardening" - my first book on that very topic! This book - set to publish on April 6, 2021 - includes 30 DIY projects that feature edible plants that stay on the smaller side throughout their growing cycle. One of my favorite projects that I created includes the Strawberry Cake Stand, which is featured on the book's cover and my profile photo. It is a project that lasts the entire growing season, and can even double as a fun hostess gift. When I am not in the garden, I work in the communications field, and I am a professional photographer, too. I am also available for gardening lectures. I have been honored to be a guest on several podcasts. The most recent was a live taping for Into the Garden (WDVR 89. 7 Sergeantsville, N.J./WPNJ 90. 5 Easton, Pa. ) in 2020. I've also been a guest on the following:Down the Garden Path podcast (2018) - holiday gift ideas for gardeners. The Vegetable Garden Show (2017) - monarchs, veggies and photography. Still Growing podcast (2016) - three episodes. The first episode included my personal gardening experiences, and I was delighted to be invited back to participate in the Spring Bulb Party. Back to My Garden (2014) - general gardening. If you want it, you can grow it! I look forward to sharing "Micro Food Gardening" with you, and hope you love it!
