{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to Piazza Publishing Company — your home for premium gardening guides, heritage memoirs, and practical ebooks. Whether you're growing vegetables from seed, managing a greenhouse, or gardening through life's seasons, our titles give you the knowledge to grow with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-elevated-garden-a-step-by-step-guide-for-seniors","title":"The Elevated Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReclaim the joy of gardening without the back strain or knee pain. In \u003cb\u003eThe Elevated Garden: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seniors\u003c\/b\u003e, experienced gardener and author Lenny Piazza introduces a revolutionary, accessible approach designed specifically for the senior lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether you are working with a sprawling backyard patio, a city stoop, or a small apartment balcony, this comprehensive guide shows you how to bring the soil up to eye level. Learn how to engineer an eclectic, beautiful, and highly productive \"Solar Staircase\" using lightweight resin containers and classic terracotta accents. Packed with smart ergonomic strategies—from wheeled plant dollies and the \"Safe Strike Zone\" to low-effort maintenance schedules, easy-success plant selections, and low-prep harvest recipes—this book proves that a thriving garden is about working smarter, not harder. 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If you have ever stared at a yellow, drooping seedling with a heavy heart and wondered why your thumb feels permanently \"black,\" this book is your blueprint for success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWritten by CSU Extension Certified Gardener\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eLenny Piazza, \u003cb\u003eBeyond the Black Thumb: How to Master the Science of Seed Sowing and Stop Gardening by Guesswork\u003c\/b\u003e translates high-level university plant science into accessible, kitchen-table wisdom. Whether you are battling high-altitude sunscald, tangled vine monsters, or the dreaded \"mucky bottom\" root rot, this comprehensive guide teaches you how to replace garden anxiety with a reliable, data-driven system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLearn how to engineer the perfect living soil sponge, harness smart drip-irrigation timers, master the indoor nursery from germination to the \"Stem Gym,\" and execute the seasonal rhythms—from the \"Breaker Stage\" harvest to the winter \"Garage Shuffle.\" Complete with a 20-plant reference guide, a visual diagnostic manual, and the step-by-step \u003ci\u003eLaunchpad 30\u003c\/i\u003e protocol, this book proves that a thriving, bountiful garden isn't a genetic lottery—it’s a management system.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piazza Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44147781861494,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5521\/8550\/files\/Cover_31cb743a-2a69-41c2-8d25-bf73ea1155c5.png?v=1788885620"},{"product_id":"the-vegetable-growing-guide-a-field-manual-for-identifying-pests-curing-disease-and-restoring-soil","title":"The Vegetable Growing Guide A Field Manual for Identifying Pests, Curing Disease, and Restoring Soil","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop guessing why your garden is failing—and start fixing it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost gardening books are written for a utopian world with professional soil, a greenhouse, and a \"green thumb.\" But the green thumb is a myth. Success in the garden isn't a matter of luck; it is a matter of biology. When a plant struggles, it isn’t trying to die—it’s reacting to a specific stressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWritten by certified gardener Lenny Piazza, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Vegetable Growing Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (Volume I of \u003ci\u003eThe Garden Troubleshooter Series\u003c\/i\u003e) strips away the fluff to focus on the \"why-not\" of gardening. Designed as a practical field manual rather than a coffee table book, it belongs where the work happens: on your potting bench, in the greenhouse, or tucked into your garden bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Find Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery major edible crop features an exhaustive diagnostic framework to turn you into a backyard detective:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Botanical Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand the plant's origin and what it actually wants from its environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Sowing Blueprint:\u003c\/b\u003e The \"Best Method\" to start your seeds or roots, complete with depth and temperature requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Environment Adaptor:\u003c\/b\u003e Specific cultivation tweaks for everything from high-tech greenhouses to spare bedroom setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Guru Fix Troubleshooting Tables:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct, actionable orders matching visual symptoms (like yellowing leaves, woody roots, or zero germination) to their biological causes and immediate fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCovering foundational perennials like asparagus, heavy hitters like brassicas and nightshades, deep-earth roots, heat-hardy staples, and gourmet oddities, this manual gives you the precise tools to save your harvest before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eStop the heartbreak. Master the biology. Reclaim your harvest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piazza Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44147893403766,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5521\/8550\/files\/Cover_6532f488-304b-4079-93aa-4fd557d5019c.png?v=1788887507"},{"product_id":"gardening-step-by-step-the-tomato","title":"Gardening Step-By-Step: Volume 1: The Tomato","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop drowning in garden encyclopedias and start harvesting the best tomatoes of your life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost gardening books try to teach you everything about every plant all at once—from complex soil chemistry to industrial irrigation. It’s enough to make any newcomer hang up their trowel before they even start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGardening Step-By-Step: The Tomato\u003c\/i\u003e, author Lenny Piazza strips away the academic filler to provide a high-yield, 60-minute field guide built on one simple philosophy: \u003cb\u003eMaster one plant, then move on.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned for beginners, small-space growers, and impatient food lovers, this concise manual cuts straight to the dirt with zero fluff. Inside, you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Tomato Catalog:\u003c\/b\u003e A breakdown of the top varieties across 5 categories—from sweet cherry snackers like Sungold and reliable slicers like Early Girl to rich paste tomatoes and heavy-hitting heirlooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Disease Toolkit:\u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step diagnostic flowcharts to instantly identify and treat yellow leaves, blights, and blossom end rot before they ruin your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Sucker Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the 3-step \"Snap \u0026amp; Clip\" pruning method to maximize airflow, prevent disease, and force your plant to channel all its energy into massive fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Breaker Stage Mastery:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the professional secret to picking tomatoes at the exact right moment to outsmart thirsty birds and rainy splits—without ever ruining your flavor in the fridge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Master Tomato Log:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in modular field notes to record your data, track your milestones, and build a permanent, personalized gardening library that grows year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether you're planting your first patio pot or carving out a backyard row, this guide gives you a clear, bulletproof roadmap from seed to table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piazza Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44148096827510,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5521\/8550\/files\/Cover_440220fe-cc10-482c-90c3-b79a2be99acc.png?v=1788890839"},{"product_id":"second-chance-gardening-stop-drowning-stop-guessing-and-choose-the-right-path-to-succeed","title":"Second-Chance Gardening:  Stop Drowning, Stop Guessing, and Choose the Right Path to  Succeed","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop drowning your plants. 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Whether you are working with a sunny apartment balcony, a cramped courtyard, a shady woodland yard, an indoor hydroponic setup, or traditional raised beds, your first step is choosing the exact path that matches your physical space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInside this complete, step-by-step troubleshooting manual, you will master:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Path-Based Selection Matrix:\u003c\/b\u003e Skip the guesswork and follow a customized reading route tailored directly to containers, raised beds, orchards, shade, or indoor hydroponics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Container Soil Rule \u0026amp; Revival Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn why heavy garden dirt destroys pots, and discover a foolproof 3-step method to screen, rehydrate, and recharge last year’s soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands-Off Automated Irrigation:\u003c\/b\u003e Set up inexpensive digital spigot timers and pressure regulators so your garden waters itself efficiently without the daily hose burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFoolproof \"Big Four\" Starters:\u003c\/b\u003e Grow high-yield crops (bush beans, leafy greens, determinate tomatoes, herbs) and heavy-blooming ornamentals designed to forgive minor mistakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Symptom-to-Solution First-Aid Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e Instantly diagnose yellowing lower leaves, thermal heat stress, pest infestations, or soggy root zones before they ruin your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSeason Extension \u0026amp; Greenhouse Basics:\u003c\/b\u003e Build simple low tunnels and manage thermal ventilation to stretch your growing window by 4 to 6 weeks on both ends of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerennial Orchard \u0026amp; Shade Adaptations:\u003c\/b\u003e Master chill hours, structural pruning, and light-mapping to turn neglected shady spots or long-term fruit patches into productive assets.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-Season Resets:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean, winterize, and store your equipment properly so next spring’s startup is completely effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePacked with practical checklists, diagnostic tables, and custom soil-mixing recipes, \u003ci\u003eSecond-Chance Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e gives you the clarity, confidence, and system you need to finally succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Piazza Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44150730326134,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5521\/8550\/files\/Cover_70c040c1-bdae-4485-a4e3-0de57aeec026.png?v=1788914043"},{"product_id":"from-dirt-to-dinner-a-complete-guide-to-growing-harvesting-preserving-and-cooking-your-own-vegetables","title":"From Dirt to Dinner A Complete Guide to Growing, Harvesting, Preserving, and Cooking Your Own Vegetables","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridge the gap between your backyard garden and your kitchen table with the ultimate complete guide to growing, harvesting, preserving, and cooking your own food.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor generations, modern food culture has treated the garden and the kitchen as two entirely different worlds. \u003cb\u003eFrom Dirt to Dinner\u003c\/b\u003e shatters that divide, proving that growing your own vegetables and preparing them with culinary mastery are two halves of the same rewarding story. 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