Vine-ripened tomatoes. Succulent squash. Plump cucumbers. Growing vegetables is a rewarding—and cost-effective—way to eat better for less. Yet many don't know where to start. Author and farmer Catherine Abbott answers questions like:

What is the best way to maximize my garden space?

How do I get started growing food to sustain my family?

Can I grow vegetables inside my house?

How can I tell if my vegetables are primed for

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Joan Dye Gussow is an extraordinarily ordinary woman. She lives in a home not unlike the average home in a neighborhood that is, more or less, typically suburban. What sets her apart from the rest of us is that she thinks more deeply—and in more eloquent detail—about food. In sharing her ponderings, she sets a delightful example for those of us who seek the healthiest, most pleasurable lifestyle within an environment determined to propel

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Get the Inside Dirt, New York! Grow Great Vegetables in New York is the ultimate guide to growing food in the Empire State! This must-have guide to growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs provides you with insider advice on climate zones, average frost dates, and growing season details. Information includes details on sun, soil, fertilizer, mulch, water, and the best varieties for your region. A garden planning section helps with design and crop...

Explains the nutrition content and benefits of vegetables.

While visiting his grandfather, who has a wonderful garden, Oliver learns to eat vegetables other than potatoes.

This updated third edition of the best-selling gardening book in North America continues to inspire with planting charts, growing tips, and the know-how you need to grow more veggies than ever before.

Since Square Foot Gardening was first introduced by Mel Bartholomew in 1981, this revolutionary way to grow vegetables has helped millions of home gardeners enjoy their own organic, fresh produce in less space and with less work

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This book is a tribute to Italy's many glorious vegetables, from the bright, orange-fleshed pumpkins of autumn to the tender green fava beans of early spring. Organized by course, this lavishly photographed cookbook lauds the latest dining trend-the vegetable's starring role at the center of the plate. Cooks of all skill levels will enjoy more than one hundred recipes mixing tradition and innovation, ranging from the basics (Fresh Spinach Pasta Dough...

"A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably--from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects." --

Stretch the resources of your small backyard garden further than ever before, without devoting hundreds of hours to canning! This informative and inspiring guide shows you not only how to construct your own root cellar, but how to best use the earth's naturally cool, stable temperature as an energy-saving way to store nearly 100 varieties of perishable fruits and vegetables. Discover how easy it can be to turn some extra space in your basement, garage,...

"As these delightfully fun Peas and Beans head out to collect sunflower seeds, children discover that everyone wins when you learn to be polite and take turns"--P. 4 of cover.