With bookstores filled with stacks of gardening books of every ilk, selecting useful gardening books can be overwhelming. Whether you are a serious vegetable gardener or a weekend hobbyist, a short list of tried and true gardening titles will help you harvest the books that are just right for you.
'The Vegetable Gardener's Bible'
"The Vegetable Gardener's Bible" by Edward C. Smith is a comprehensive, step-by-step, common-sense book that will guide you through from planting to harvest, with helpful information for each step of the way, including compost, soil preparation, raised beds and companion planting. Full of colorful photos, Smith's book is a thorough introduction for novice gardeners and a useful reference for pros.
From Planting to Picking
"Vegetable Gardening: From Planting to Picking -- The Complete Guide to Creating a Bountiful Garden" guides gardeners through the process of growing more than 80 varieties of delicious vegetables. A common sense gardening guide written by Fern Marshall Bradley and Jane Courtier, "Vegetable Gardening: From Planting to Picking" can guide you through the organic gardening process, or will provide information on the sensible use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, if that is your choice.
Grow Vegetables: Gardens - Yards - Balconies - Roof Terraces
If you have a 40-acre garden plot, a postage stamp garden, or if you are a busy urban dweller growing veggies in containers on a balcony or rooftop, "Grow Vegetables: Gardens - Yards - Balconies - Roof Terraces" uses colorful photographs and well-organized sections to guide you every step of the way. Authors Alan Buckingham and Jo Whittingham will give you confidence to grow your own delicious, inexpensive vegetables for years to come.
'All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space!'
Even if you're space-challenged, you can still feed your family plenty of beautiful vegetables with the help of "All New Square Foot Gardening: Grow More in Less Space!" Writer Mel Bartholomew uses his engineering skills to help you create small, ultra-productive garden patches that are beneficial for those with limited gardening space, as well as children or gardeners with limited mobility.
'Secrets to Great Soil (Storey's Gardening Skills Illustrated)'
"Secrets to Great Soil (Storey's Gardening Skills Illustrated)" is a no-nonsense guide to soil, the basic building block for a successful garden. Author Elizabeth Stell helps gardeners determine their particular soil type, remedy soil deficiencies and improve drainage. Stell also includes a chapter on various ways to make and use compost, along with helpful information on use of organic and inorganic fertilizers, mulches, and the tools you'll need to do the job.
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