Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit: An Illustrated Encyclopedia
Editorial Reviews
Review
Cathy Frisinger Fort Worth Star-Telegram : An excellent source of information on growing and cooking edible plants.
Viveka Neveln American Gardener : A comprehensive reference book on edible plants... information on hundreds of edible plants accompanied by more than 1,800 color photographs.
Home Cooking : Every gardener -- novice or expert -- will find useful information.
David Hobson Kitchener-Waterloo Record : Exceptional.
John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger : A complete reference on growing food crops, you can't go wrong with the new, up-to-the minute "Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit."
Connie Krochmal BellaOnline : For the edible landscape, the best title by far is Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit... everything you need to know.
George Weigel Harrisburg Patriot-New : Amazingly thorough encyclopedic look at edible plants.
Grainews : An indispensable resource, giving an amazing amount of information that will be of value to any gardener.
Backhome Magazine : A well-organized overview that examiners each cultivar in depth... visually pleasing... the insight of some very diverse expert gardeners.
Science News : Comprehensive... a valuable reference for both gardeners and inquisitive chefs.
Suzanne Hively Cleveland Plain Dealer : Not only how to grow, but also how to harvest, preserve and use 70 vegetables... a comprehensive, quick-read encyclopedia.
Book Description
The definitive sourcebook to growing, harvesting, preserving, and cooking.
This superbly illustrated reference contains a wealth of information to help gardeners choose the plants best suited to their space, climate, and needs. Three experts guide the reader in choosing which vegetables, herbs, and fruit to grow, and then in successfully producing the crop.
The vegetable and herb sections are arranged alphabetically by botanical Latin name, and the fruit section is arranged by fruit type. Accompanied by full color photographs and a brief introduction discussing the plant's origins and history, each entry presents a wealth of practical tips on cultivation, including:
The remainder of the book focuses on the practical aspects of gardening and has in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility, greenhouse growing, and much more. The book wraps up with a glossary, further reading, seed sources, hardiness zones, and a detailed index.
Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit: An Illustrated Encyclopedia,Matthew Biggs,Jekka McVicar,Bob Flowerdew,Firefly Books,1554071267,Fruit,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Herb Gardening,Herbs,Vegetable Crops,Vegetables,Gardening / Vegetables
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