About the Book

The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener features:

• A full-color encyclopedia of over 100 vegetables and herbs with detailed, expert advice on growing them successfully from planting to harvest
• Planting and growing techniques that keep maintenance to a minimum
• Entries on how to grow unusual edibles, such as refreshing mesclun for salads, colorful edible flowers, spicy mustards, and more
• Descriptions and photos of a host of succulent vegetables, both hybrids and heirlooms, from common to exotic
• Complete information on improving even the poorest garden soil using safe, organic techniques, plus practical advice on making compost
• Recommendations on garden tools you need-and those you don't
• Information on controlling pests and diseases organically, without resorting to poisonous sprays
• Spectacular full-color photographs of vegetables and herbs, food gardens, and edible landscapes, plus 30 black-and-white line drawings

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 448 pages

Language: English

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0028620054

Publication Date: Nov. 24th, 1997

ISBN-13: 9780028620053

Dimensions: 21.59 x 28.60 x 2.62 cm

Shipping Weight: 1.67 kg

• Categories: Organic Gardening