A Backyard-Gardener?s Guide to Growing a Bountiful, Great-Tasting Harvest<P>The Complete Vegetable & Herb Gardener features:<UL><LI>A full-color encyclopedia of over 100 vegetables and herbs with detailed, expert advice on growing them successfully from planting to harvest</LI><LI>Planting and growing techniques that keep maintenance to a minimum</LI><LI>Entries on how to grow unusual edibles, such as refreshing mesclun for salads, colorful edible flowers, spicy mustards, and more</LI><LI>Descriptions and photos of a host of succulent vegetables, both hybrids and heirlooms, from common to exotic</LI><LI>Complete information on improving even the poorest garden soil using safe, organic techniques, plus practical advice on making compost</LI><LI>Recommendations on garden tools you need?and those you don?t</LI><LI>Information on controlling pests and diseases organically, without resorting to poisonous sprays</LI><LI>Spectacular full-color photographs of vegetables and herbs, food gardens, and edible landscapes, plus 30 black-and-white line drawings</LI></UL>