Complete Book of Vegetables: Revised Edition - Softcover

Matthew Biggs

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9781856269742: Complete Book of Vegetables: Revised Edition

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856269744 ISBN 13: 9781856269742

Publisher: Kyle Cathie, 2010

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Matthew Biggs has been a professional gardener for over 20 years. In this comprehensive book, Matthew Biggs shares his extensive knowledge of a wide variety of vegetables and inspires the gardener to take on the fulfilling activity of vegetable growing. His advice is practical as well as encouraging and is applicable to the backyard, garden, glasshouse and kitchen. With an A-Z of vegetables and sections on the history of vegetable growing, harvesting and storing and over 200 recipes for vegetables in the kitchen, this is the practical guide that keen gardeners and beginners alike have been waiting for.

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'Full of facts and tips on growing greens plus some delicious recipes.' Alan Titchmarsh

'Gone are the days when vegetable plot was home only to potatoes, carrots and cabbages. Now the range can be extended to include unusual, exotic and gourmet delacacies.' Adam Pasco, The Daily Telegraph

'Even if you never get around to growing a fraction of the varieties described, you will find much in this book to entertain you.' Max Davidson, The Express

'Highly innovative... Matthew's enthusiasm bubbles along from artichoke to zucchini.' Woman's Weekly

'A useful addition to any vegetable grower's library. Recommended.' Gardening Which?

'An A-Z of veg, from familiar to the exotic, with growing tips and recipes.' --BBC Gardens Illustrated

An A-Z of veg, from familiar to the exotic, with growing tips and recipes. --BBC Gardens Illustrated

Book Description:

An A-Z of vegetables for gardeners and cooks of all abilities offering advice on techniques for planting; crop rotation; pest, disease and weed control; growing in containers, under glass and in backyards; complemented by unusual recipes, culinary tips and information on the vegetable's decorative and medicinal uses.

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