Vanheems shows how to get your fruits and vegetables off to the very best start. He offers gardening projects that are both attainable and beautiful. From growing salad in a basket to starting a miniature orchard, the projects are suitable for even the first-time gardener. -- adapted from back cover and page 5.

"A beginner's guide to vegetable gardening that includes weekly advice through the growing seasons, for all those who want to produce their own food at home. Global climate change has affected the weather patterns of previous years. Helping gardeners to check the signs, estimate what needs to be done in the garden, and when. Highlights: most popular vegetables to grow are featured individually on self-contained pages, with information about what to...

"The Healthy Vegetable Garden shows you how to: Combat disease and keep pests at bay with natural predators, companion planting, and trap and barrier crops Choose the right plants to attract pollinators and pest predators Build a healthy soil full of organic matter, earthworms, and mycorrhizal fungi Regenerate soil through no-dig practices, composting, cover crops, and mulching Boost biodiversity through the use of crop rotations and polyculture Rewild...