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Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and,most of all, identifyfascinating new edibles to growin your own gardens.Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus,Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardeningoffers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongsidebeautiful photography,lore,insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetablehimself and truly loves gardening.
More than200 varieties of vegetables and herbs from the 50 most popular groupsare featured in hands-on profiles that tell you how, where, and why to grow each one.
Take artichokes for example:They are far from the most common edibles home growers choose, but when and if you choose to grow artichokes, you’ll be fortunate to find more than one seed option, even at the better nurseries. In truth, there arenearly a dozen varietiesof artichoke that are suitable for home growing in just about any climate, and each has its own unique benefits and characteristics. InMastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening, you will find 10 types of artichoke described in through, loving detailalong with helpful tips on where and how to acquire seeds for each. And artichokes are just one item in this field-tested garden basket. Other popular and fascinating vegetables include:celtuce, Asian greens, cowpeas, carrots and parsnips, potatoes, parsley, and of coursethe tomatoyou’ll find over two dozen varieties discussed.
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