First off I liked this book because of the cover and the pictures inside. I am not much on growing stuff but knew I needed to try something differing in my lifestyle. This book is definitely worth it, if only to look through the pages every other day. The authors have outdone themselves on this one. They also have other good books that you can purchase with Amazon, too, at a good price, that will make your garden grow nicely.

Burpee: The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener: A Guide to Growing Your Garden Organically – Karan Davis Cutler, David Cavagnarok, Barbara W. Ellis, and David Cavagnaro

A Backyard-Gardener’s Guide to Growing a Bountiful, Great-Tasting Harvest

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

A nice book that is worth passing down through the generations.