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HarperCollins Practical Gardener: Kitchen Garden: What to Grow and How to Grow It

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This book has information needed to help you start a garden. The first of the book gives information about site prep, general care, planting through harvesting. The second part is a plant guide of over 150 fruits, herbs and vegetables. Included are plant descriptions, care charts, recommendations and planting advice. The last of the book covers plant problems and solutions.

I really like the part about composting. With everyone concerned with the environment and the rising cost of groceries, planting and composting just make more economic sense for families.

This is our second year of gardening and we're still working out the kinks and this books has helpful advice on gardening. Some of the information can be general but is good for a handy, easy, reference guide.

This book is great for the beginning gardener, but lacked some information, such as average yield for each item the first year and subsequent years. But it was a great intro to fruit, vegetable, & herb gardening!

I purchased this book because it is a great referance to go back too, while I do my organic gardening.The photos are great.