Includes bibliographical references (page 216) and index.
Contents
Cover; CONTENTS; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One All about the garden; 1 Why grow your own?; 2 Where and what?; 3 High productivity from small spaces; 4 Creating super soil; 5 Making the most of your space; 6 Getting started with vegetables; 7 Plant care; Part Two All about the plants; 8 Vegetables; 9 Fruits; 10 Bush foods; 11 Herbs and flowers; 12 A taste for all seasons; Final words; Appendix 1 Suppliers and information; Appendix 2 Bibliography; Index.
Summary
The book is aimed at people with small gardens who wish to grow some food at home. The author begins with a discussion on the reasons for growing your own food and covers the many benefits such as improved taste, freshness, and nutrition; all very important points when considering the increased handling and long storage time of fruit and vegetables offered by supermarkets.