Vegetables are more than just food for humans--they've been characters, companions, and even protagonists throughout history. This is a delightful collection of little-known stories about the origins, legends, and historical significance of 23 of the world's most popular vegetables.

Year-Round Gardening includes inspiring and expert tips on which vegetables, herbs, and spices suit the different seasons. Certain plants can even be harvested in the middle of winter if handled correctly. Others, like microgreens, herbs, and hydroculture, can create the perfect indoor gardens. This book will teach readers to know the difference between cold and hot weather plants, which growing methods are best suited for different plants, and when...

Nicole Johnsey Burke--founder of Gardenary, Inc., and author of Kitchen Garden Revival--is your expert guide for growing your own fresh, organic food every day of the year, no matter where you grow. More than just providing the how-to, she gives you the know-how for a practical and intuitive gardening system.

Are you longing to feed your family in more healthful and eco-friendly ways but shocked by organic produce prices at the grocery store? It's time for you to get down and dirty-- and take the plunge that will please your taste buds and your pocket-book!

Fill your plate with fresh, self-sustained produce that comes straight from your garden. Step-by-step planting, care and harvesting tips give the beginning gardener a good basic understanding of the growing process. Over 30 delicious recipes made with basil, carrots, green beans, leaf lettuce, potatoes, and tomatoes, complete with step-by-step photos, bring your homegrown foods to the table to share with others. Incorporating unique flavors and easy-to-grow...

"The Urban Vegetable Patch is an eco-friendly guide to growing green, no matter your space. Starting with how to set-up your own vegetable patch up--be it on a windowsill, a balcony or even an allotment--you will learn how to make the most of your space, whatever the size. From how to grow vegetables organically--be it from seed or even food scraps--to making your own fertiliser, as well as practical tips on how to cook, store and share your haul,...

Straw Bale Gardens teaches gardening in a way that isn't only new but is thoroughly innovative and revolutionary to home gardening. It solves every impediment today's home gardeners face: bad soil, weeds, a short growing season, watering problems, limited garden space, and even physical difficulty working at ground level. Developed and pioneered by author and garden expert Joel Karsten, straw bale gardens create their own growing medium and heat source...