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Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : PSU:000067795055
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on eighty vegetable families; includes tips on gardening, harvesting, and storing; and offers recipes.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-03-01
Category : Cooking (Vegetables)
ISBN : 1856268721
Once upon a time, potatoes, carrots and cabbages were just about the only vegetables the average gardener could contemplate growing - but not any more. In this completely revised and updated edition, the author expands the repertoire to include Kohlrabi and cardoons, celeriac and chicory, 16 varieties of pepper and 20 of onion.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781925750287
The definitive sourcebook for growing, harvesting and cooking vegetables in Australia This comprehensive work covers over 90 vegetables, from familiar favourites such as lettuce and carrots to more exotic ones like doodhi and wasabi, helping you out no matter what vegetable you want to grow. A true sourcebook for the Australian gardener, it contains practical advice on how to grow top-quality plants from propagation to harvest, wherever you grow them – in containers, in grow bags or under glass. There’s information on controlling pests, crop rotation and companion planting, and the pages are brimming with ideas for ‘green’ gardening, soil improvement and weed control. With detailed notes on nutritional value and recommended varieties for culinary use, this book will also travel with you from the garden into the kitchen. Each temptingly illustrated entry is accompanied by mouth-watering recipes, including a selection from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. This is the essential guide to successful vegetable gardening and cooking for all, from beginners to experienced gardeners.
Author : Matthew Biggs,Bob Flowerdew,Jekka McVicar
Publisher : Richmond Hill, Ont. Firefly Books
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Cooking
ISBN : PSU:000065194560
The demand for locally sourced organic foods continues to rise. This resource is a prime reference for the many who are growing or wanting to grow their own vegetables, herbs and fruits. The book features superb full-color photographs and illustrations and an easy-to-use A-Z directory. Comprehensive growing, harvesting and preserving tips and a wealth of recipes are a boon to gardeners and cooks alike. Practical aspects of gardening are explained in detail, with in-depth sections on creating a garden, pollination, soil fertility and greenhouse growing. Some of the topics covered are: Nutritional values The most useful and most recommended varieties Plant hardiness, propagation and growing guidelines Cropping, harvesting and storing Weed, pest and disease control Ornamental and wildlife value Pruning and training Companion planting Container growing. A yearly maintenance calendar, glossary, further reading section, seed sources list and detailed index round out this outstanding book.
Author : Matthew Biggs,Jekka McVicar,Bob Flowerdew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Cooking (Fruit)
ISBN : 0857831798
This volume looks at over 1000 plants, providing a history of where the plant comes from, a list of species to choose from, cultivation, propagation and harvesting details, and information on pests and diseases. It also features recipes.
Author : Matthew Biggs,Jekka McVicar,Bob Flowerdew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : Cooking (Fruit)
ISBN : 1925456080
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780744030112
Discover more than 50 out-of-the-ordinary edibles, from cucamelons to strawberry popcorn, in this seed-to-plate guide that inspires you to cultivate amazing new fruit and vegetable crops. Whether you're a beginner and determined to make the most of limited space with a truly unique and heirloom harvest, or a seasoned grower looking to spice up your cooking with gourmet flavors, the step-by-step instructions give you the confidence to grow some unusually tasty crops. Choose from fruiting vegetables such as orange eggplants and hyacinth beans, salad greens such as fiddlehead ferns and sushi hostas, grains such as quinoa and chia, and luscious fruits such as honeyberries and white strawberries. All plants can be started indoors and transplanted, grown outdoors in the garden, or kept as houseplants. With versatile gardening advice for growing in a variety of spaces and situations, plus cooking suggestions and preserving options, a weird and wonderful harvest is guaranteed.
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cooking (Vegetables)
ISBN : 1904594263
Author : Matthew Biggs
Publisher : Kyle Cathie Limited
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01
Category : Cooking (Vegetables)
ISBN : 1856268179
Matthew Biggs shares his wide knowledge of common vegetables and not so common ones to help the would be gardener grow and use a wide variety of them in the kitchen.
Author : Aliza Green
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781594748486
At last, a field guide to identifying and selecting more than 200 fruits and vegetables from around the world! The perfect companion for every shopper, Field Guide to Produce offers tips for selecting, storing, and preparing everything from apples to zucchini. When an unfamiliar edible appears on your grocer’s shelf, simply flip through the full-color insert until you’ve found its photograph. Turn to the corresponding page to discover its country of origin, common uses, and season of harvest. This practical guide includes more than 200 full-color photographs of the world’s most popular fruits and vegetables, cross-referenced to in-depth descriptions and selection tips. Step-by-step preparation directions tell you whether the item must be peeled, washed, trimmed, or blanched. Grocery shopping—and dinner—will never be the same again!
Author : Matthew Biggs,Jekka McVicar,Bob Flowerdew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : GARDENING
ISBN : 1770857982
Praise for the previous edition: "These three amazing authors have put together a must-have book for any vegetable grower." -- Washington Gardener "What is not included in this definitive and beautifully illustrated sourcebook on edible landscape?" -- The American Herb Association "Satisfying ... There's an abundance of information and tantalizing pictures." -- The New York Times The first edition of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit was published in 2006. All editions and formats sold more than one million copies and it quickly became a classic reference. A decade later, this edition adds a new jacket, updates the design, and expands by 60 new pages for a total of over 70 vegetables, 100 herbs and 100 popular fruits. The most current information on plant varieties and cultivation techniques make it the essential sourcebook for all food gardeners, especially for anyone who would like to start growing organic produce, and who feels they need some expert advice. The coverage is phenomenal -- from the care of asparagus through the seasons to the huge number of apples that can be grown in even the smallest spaces. Lavish illustrations in an accessible layout, and clear and accurate text applicable to all regions invite readers to browse and try growing something new. The listings open with a large photograph of the plant and a description. The topics include: species and common names; recommended varieties; cultivation techniques (propagation, growing, maintenance); container growing; harvesting and storing; pests and diseases; companion planting; medicinal uses; culinary uses, with recipes; and other uses and warnings. Additional images show other parts of the plant during the seasons, as well as recipe photographs.
Author : Jill McSheehy
Publisher : Callisto Media, Inc.
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781646115389
Grow a flourishing vegetable garden with the ultimate guide for beginners Gardeners never forget the first time they enjoyed a ripe, juicy tomato plucked straight from the vine or savored a crisp, fresh salad made with ingredients from their backyard. Start growing your first crop today with Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Host of The Beginner's Garden podcast Jill McSheehy offers simple guidance to first-time gardeners who will be amazed at how easy it can be to create a thriving garden. Build the ideal foundation with clear instructions for constructing raised beds, preparing containers, and mixing healthy soil. Pick the perfect plants with in-depth profiles that detail how to grow beloved culinary plants, from peppery arugula to cool melons and fragrant rosemary. Nurture a budding garden with this reference for pairing up companion plants, watering and mulching, handling pests, and maintaining plants year-round. Start your own vegetable garden with the easy-to-follow guidance from Vegetable Gardening for Beginners.
Author : Francesco Bianchini,Francesco Corbetta
Publisher : Crescent
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0517520338
Paintings of virtually every plant used for food are accompanied by information on the origins, histories, uses, nutritional characteristics, and horticulture of each
Author : Huw Richards
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781465499035
Gardening YouTube sensation Huw Richards shows how to inexpensively grow year-round vegetables from just one raised bed. Keyed to a temperate coastal climate but adaptable to variations in temperature and rainfall, Huw's clear, practical advice will help you produce a bountiful harvest with minimal space and effort. In just one raised bed, green thumb wunderkind Huw Richards shows you how to grow vegetables easily, organically, abundantly, and inexpensively so you have something to harvest every month of the year. Month by month, discover what you need to do and how to do it. Try it in your yard, a small garden, or even on a roof terrace. Everything is explained in clear, photographed steps: building your bed, growing from seed, planting, feeding, and harvesting. Huw shows how to guarantee early success by starting off young plants on a windowsill. He suggests what to grow in each part of the bed and provides alternative vegetables to swap in or out depending on what you like eating. No-dig gardening methods remove most of the back-breaking work, too. Veg in One Bed goes beyond the inspiring demonstrations on his YouTube channel Huw's Nursery. In this book, he organizes all of his ideas and suggestions into a blueprint for growing your own vegetables month by month. Very little growing experience? Only a small space? No matter--with Veg in One Bed, you can still eat food you have grown throughout the year.
Author : The Editors of Sunset
Publisher : Sunset
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-09
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 0376039183
Complete instructions for growing over 190 vegetables, herbs, berries, fruits, nuts, and tropical fruits in the ground and in containers. Plans and design ideas for kitchen gardens of all sizes, as well as easy-to-follow guidelines for composting, building raised beds, and more. Growing season details for all regions of the West, including Alaska and Hawaii. Timely tips from edibles experts around the West-British Columbia to New Mexico. More than 300 pages of color photographs, practical advice, and inspiration from the editors of Sunset magazine, the West's authority on gardening.
