Vegetables, Herbs, and Fruit: An Illustrated Encyclopedia

by Matthew Biggs, Bob Flowerdew, Jekka McVicar

This practical sourcebook features an illustrated alphabetical reference to hundreds of fruits, herbs, and vegetables that can be grown in a home garden. It includes simple cultivation tips designed to ease the demands of upkeep including pest and disease control, background details on each plant, and recipes.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction, Cooking, Cookbooks, Agriculture, Reference

640 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of course I have not read this reference cover to cover but I studied it pretty closely today and it seems to be a good one. What I like most about it are the recipes and suggestions for use of each entry. What I am disappointed in is the scant amount of preservation information. The pictures that are there are nice but not especially helpful for identifying plants because not all variety's are pictured and some of the ones pictured are distant shots of the whole plant which I don't find especially helpful. Also, I tried to look up bok choy and cilantro and both are missing from this book so it doesn't seem to be very comprehensive (and yes I looked under different names.) It seems like things are clumped together to save space too. I realize that no book could cover them all but still... My review sounds pretty negative but I am considering purchasing it. For now I'm having better luck with Bigoven.com glossary section. BTW- Jenn there is an app for that:)

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a gardening nerd like me, there are still things to learn from in this book. I learned from the "companion planting" area of the section on melons that I shouldn't put melons with potatoes, so I moved my melons in my garden while they are still small plants. This book is easy to follow, and has helpful uses for each plant. I got this book from the library, but it would actually be a good one to own.

[CFAITC]

This illustrated encyclopedia features detailed information, tips, and advice on edible plants and gardening.

[Abraham Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

nice book about edibal plants!

[Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my go to book when deciding what to plant in my garden! Lots of great info. Photos are bright and enticing!

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

ok