The Food Lover's Garden

Put off by the origin-unknown, not-so-fresh, pesticide-laden herbs at the grocery store? Hungry for delicious high-quality vegetables and looking to have some control over where your food comes from?

Foodie meets novice gardener in this deliciously accessible, easy-to-use guide to planting, growing, harvesting, cooking, and preserving 20+ popular, easy-to-grow vegetables and herbs. Taking the first-time gardener from growing to cooking delicious, nutritious, and affordable meals using these herbs and vegetables, this book is a celebration of food in all its stages.

The Food Lover's Garden guides you through:
• Getting started with easy step-by-step growing instructions from balcony to backyard
• Simple, tasty cooking recipes incorporating each vegetable and herb
• Meal combinations of two or more of the featured herb and vegetable dishes
• Selecting essential kitchen tools and gadgets to maximize the herb and vegetable harvesting
• Canning and pickling recipes for preserving the rest.

From the humble potato to pungent garlic to the beauty of the beet, classic vegetables take a delicious turn with innovative cooking recipes. Truly food for all seasons and palates.

Foodies, novice gardeners, urban homesteaders, and supporters of sustainable living-take back your right to high-quality food with The Food Lover's Garden.