Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening: The No Yard, No Time, No Problem Way To Grow Your Own Food

by William Moss

Edibles continue to be popular choices for gardeners, and beginning gardeners are no exception. Author William Moss takes a beginning gardener through all the steps needed to grow vegetables and fruits in any setting, regardless of the available (or desired) size. This book covers container gardening, vertical gardening, raised-bed gardening, and traditional methods to help gardeners everywhere bring a taste of homegrown freshness to their gardening experience.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Food

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ebby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been my favorite gardening book so far. I love the author's style of writing - it is very conversational but doesn't stray from the subject. I read the whole book in less than a week and came away with very valuable advice for container gardening in small spaces.

He covers mostly vegetables and some herbs. He spends some time on organic gardening and on keeping a contaminate-free garden, which I appreciated. And he freely shares his experiences with newbies - the good and the bad, such as being careful not to grow invasive plants (like pumpkins) in a community garden, and other things to watch out for. He really conveys his love for gardening. I like this because it makes me even more enthusiastic for my own growing love of green things.

I really enjoyed it. I borrowed it from the library but I will be buying my own copy very soon for my library. I recommend it to anyone interested in growing a kitchen garden.

[Marcia DeHaan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good overview of mostly vegetable gardening, with special emphasis on container and small space strategies. I enjoyed the short, overview chapters on various groups of edibles, and especially appreciated the extra attention given to several favorite tomato options.

[Lynda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise, clear and helpful text with interesting color photos.

[Villa Park Public Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thinking green, I have cut back on veggie gardening, no planting in the ground like years ago. Urns, large pots, windowsill boxes are a new approach for me. However, a more controlled, easier to care for, small space garden. I love it.

Check this book out from the Villa Park Public Library!

[Jeff Ellerbach · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very little depth, just the barest skimming of each topic. Reads like a middle school essay: intro sentence, info bit, half an anecdote, conclusion sentence; then into a new topic. Feels like the basic cash-in that results from someone with a little name recognition getting a book deal and delivering not an ounce more effort than the contract requires.

[Sharon Reamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good

A decent urban gardening book that is not pretentiousness or requiring special skills.

Covers use of commercial soils and fertilizers which is highly appreciated for those of us who don't have the time to mix up stuff in rainbarrels.

Also covers both containers and raised beds.

Would have liked Mr. Moss to include cultivation of eggplants and pumpkins which grow well in my West German garden. Okra never has. But it would be fun to give it another try.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book filled with so many ideas. I can't wait for spring.

[Pam Terry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great and helpful for the beginner gardener.

[The Flipped Page (Susan K) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice advanced beginner, intermediate gardening book showcasing a variety of methods and plants to start a garden with. Worth taking a look at.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another book that is filled with all sorts of knowledge about growing food in urban areas with limited access to space.

[Robin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good intro to small space gardening. Bottom line is that if you want to garden, you have to get out there and learn by trial and error, but this book takes some of the guesswork out of that.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good basic tips for small space gardening, but I think a book specific to containers would be more helpful for me.