Guide to growing herbs, vegetables, and fruits organically with practical easy to follow directions for planting, caring for crops, and more.

California abounds with edible selections to grow in the diverse conditions of the state. California Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the critical elements of climate, soil, sun, and water that affects growing success. More than sixty fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers are highlighted, and helpful charts and graphs for planning and planting the garden are included.

Expert gardening and horticulturist, Robert Bowden, has written an easy-to-use guide to fruit and vegetable gardening in Florida. Full-color images illustrate the more than 25 citrus, fruits and berries featured, plus more than 35 vegetable recommendations. Helpful icons, charts and maps assist gardeners in planting the right edibles for where they live in Florida. Publisher's Note: Due to the outbreak of citrus greening disease that has ravaged orange groves throughout Florida, we recommend that you inquire with your local Cooperative Extension Service agent to obtain recommendations on safe practices before choosing to add orange or other citrus trees to your home orchard. Due to concern over the spread of this disease, we have replaced the image of a homegrown orange seen on previous editions of this book. Cool Springs Press

"Plant, grow, and eat the best edibles for the Texas garden"--Cover.

With DK's Great Fruit & Vegetable Guide, the work of choosing the best plant varieties is done for you. DK's experts have selected the cream of each crop to give you an easy choice between a tempting but manageable selection of star performers. For each of the 125 featured fruits or vegetables, there is a fully illustrated selection of recommended cultivars, combining classic heritage types with deservedly popular modern varieties. Detailed catalog entries, illustrated with enticing pictures, describe each cultivar's proven qualities. Relevant growing information is flagged with clear symbols. Points such as delicious flavor, disease-resistance, reliability of cropping, storage life, or culinary versatility, as well as season of crop, pollination data, and sowing depths are covered in full. You will find simple, step-by-step photography and friendly tips and pointers on matters such as sowing and planting, pest and disease control, supports and shelters, as well as planning, crop rotation, and making compost. Vegetable crop planners help the gardener plan which cultivar to sow when.

At last, a field guide to identifying and selecting more than 200 fruits and vegetables from around the world! The perfect companion for every shopper, Field Guide to Produce offers tips for selecting, storing, and preparing everything from apples to zucchini. When an unfamiliar edible appears on your grocer’s shelf, simply flip through the full-color insert until you’ve found its photograph. Turn to the corresponding page to discover its country of origin, common uses, and season of harvest. This practical guide includes more than 200 full-color photographs of the world’s most popular fruits and vegetables, cross-referenced to in-depth descriptions and selection tips. Step-by-step preparation directions tell you whether the item must be peeled, washed, trimmed, or blanched. Grocery shopping—and dinner—will never be the same again!

This book includes more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs selected for growing success in the diverse growing conditions of Northeast gardens. Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success and includes advice for extending the growing season. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest.