The Vegetable Gardener's Bible

by Edward C. Smith

Fully updated 10th Anniversary Edition. Utilizing wide rows, organic methods, raised beds and deep soil, Ed Smith provides step-by-step techniques to create a bountiful garden. Also covers pest and diseases with some organic controls. A great well-rounded book, especially for beginners and those wishing to learn more.

• In-depth instructions on garden planning and seed starting
• Watering, composting and harvesting ideas
• Vegetables in-depth – with information regarding sowing, harvesting, varieties and growing

Pair this with The Fruit Gardener's Bible for outstanding advice on all your edible gardening.

Softcover. 309 pages. Storey Publishing 2009.

The book works as a season-long reference for bed preparation, crop selection, spacing, watering, succession, and harvest. Its recommendations should be adjusted to local frost dates, summer heat, soil texture, and available growing space. Use current seed-packet directions for each variety and rely on a soil test before making major pH or nutrient changes. Garden records will help refine the plan in later years.

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