Alphabetically arranged entries for a wide variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruit provide cultivation advice, information on pests and diseases, and facts on culinary use along with recipes.
This reference text will encourage further research on the potential benefits of fruits and vegetables in health and disease prevention, providing a basis for possible dietary modifications by the government and the public.
Starting with the basics and the author's secrets of successful, time-efficient food gardening learned over a lifetime of gardening, this book is the complete vegetable gardening system for busy people who want to grow fresh produce to save ...
"This new edition of the classic reference, Vegetable, Herbs and Fruit is updated in design and expanded by 60 pages, covering a total of over 70 vegetables, 100 herbs and 100 popular fruits.
"From roots and shoots, almonds to zucchini, field and forest to the family table-this delectable guide reveals the intriguing stories of the world's favorite food plants.
"From a medical anthropologist's files - remarkable health-promoting uses for hundreds of common fruits, vegetables and herbs".--Cover.
This is a new edition of a classic of early 17th-century food writing. The book was written by the Italian refugee, educator, and humanist Giacomo Castelvetro, who had been saved...
This comprehensive guide to homegrown fruits, vegetables, and herbs is perfect for gardeners of all skill levels.
Fresh food straight from the garden—it’s got to be good for you. No matter what size your outdoor space, you can plant, grow, and harvest fresh organic produce using the...
In this updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of The Lone Star State you call home.
Describes a variety of unusual fruits and vegetables from around the world, explains how to select and store each food, and provides a variety of recipes