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The 10-Minute Gardener: How To Have a Veggie Garden and a Life—85 Time-Saving Tactics To Be More Efficient and Grow More Food in Less Time

Cool Springs. Dec. 2024. 192p. ISBN 9780760391860. pap. $24.99. GARDENING
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YouTuber CaliKim’s (Organic Gardening for Everyone) latest book offers time-saving strategies to grow a thriving garden in just three to 10 minutes of work a day. Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this book breaks down tasks into manageable chunks, which makes gardening feel achievable, no matter one’s schedule. Organized by season, the book provides clear, step-by-step guidance for essential gardening tasks, such as sowing seeds or utilizing watering pots to keep things low-effort. Among CaliKim’s key tips are creating a five-minute morning ritual that can be done with coffee in hand, holding a “pest-prevention party” with simple strategies, and using a 10-minute evening routine to maintain good garden health. The concept of developing a personal autopilot system to streamline tasks and maximize results is also introduced.
VERDICT For readers short on time and eager to garden, this essential resource offers a realistic and sustainable solution for creating a productive, low-maintenance garden that fits into any lifestyle. CaliKim’s emphasis on efficiency means that even the busiest people can reap the rewards of growing vegetables and enjoying other gardening approaches.
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