{"product_id":"a-pandemic-gardening-journal-paperback","title":"A Pandemic Gardening Journal - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Puchalski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA MUST READ \u003c\/strong\u003efor anyone interested in gardening in confined spaces. A personal account of trial-and-error, self-reflection, and growth. With gorgeous pictures throughout, the reader feels the flow of time with every new plant introduced and new idea tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, one man discovers meaning in his own back yard. In this personal journey set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, author Matt Puchalski takes the reader with him during a year of isolation focusing on his back yard. From a confined urban setting Puchalski walks the reader through turning concrete and trash into life and vibrancy. Starting from an old home past its peak, the reader learns how a person can take rubble and promote life in their community. A good year for growing but a difficult year for humanity, Puchalski discusses his escapism into his back yard and his desire to create a form of normalcy during an evolving pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuchalski provides practical advice on starting a garden intermixed with personal anecdotes on how his first season gardening worked for him. Going beyond the garden, Matt Puchalski shares tips and tricks for how to prepare what you've produced in your yard. From the garden variety pickle to the highly forgiving kimchi to the oft overlooked elderflower \u003cem\u003eliqueur, \u003c\/em\u003erecipes are provided inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecipes include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhubarb Syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElderflower Liqueur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt's Quick Pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElderberry Jelly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom The Garden Kimchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.22 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47503125119197,"sku":"9798987899403","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Z29YTGhjajVzTHpoWXN2bE5VanRSZz09.webp?v=1772063335","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/a-pandemic-gardening-journal-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}