From Seed to Table: A Practical Guide to Eating and Growing Green

by Janette Haase

Eating locally grown and seasonal foods addresses many of the social and environmental problems raised by today's energy intensive methods of food production. In From Seed to Table, organic gardener Janette Haase offers a month-by-month guide to growing a significant amount of food in a small home garden. From the earliest spring salads to autumn's sweetest root vegetables, this book will show anyone with willing hands and a small plot of earth how to grow an efficient and productive garden and enjoy a healthier, more environmentally responsible diet. Haase takes the home gardener through the tasks of the gardening year, giving clear instructions for the work to be done at each time, from planning to planting to harvesting and storage. And she doesn't forget the best part of growing your own food eating! The book includes delicious seasonal recipes and menu ideas plus food for thought in the form of essays on food-related issues that affect everyone.

Genres: Gardening, Cooking

245 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a highly practical book for the home gardener and cook. The seasonal layout is very useful, and the gardening tips are tried and true. With planting dates and recipes, I can see this becoming my go-to reference book. And if you feel overwhelmed by the effort required to grow your own food, Janette throws in the occasional 'Food for Thought' article which helps remind us of the far-reaching benefits of food production at home.

[Loligag · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good source of information for Canadian gardens. I found bits that have been lacking in other resources. She does a nice job pulling it all together into the months, which helps one focus on order.

[Melissa D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good beginners guide to starting your own organic fruit and vegetable garden at home.

[Jim · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great guide to get me started with a vegetable garden this spring!