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The new vegetables, herbs & fruit : an illustrated encyclopedia / Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar and Bob Flowerdew.

Biggs, Matthew, (author.). McVicar, Jekka, (author.). Flowerdew, Bob, (author.).

Summary:

"This new edition of the classic reference, Vegetable, Herbs and Fruit is updated in design and expanded by 60 pages, covering 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 their own produce, who feels they could use some expert advice."-- Page [4] of cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9781770857988
ISBN: 1770857982
Physical Description: 704 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Publisher: Buffalo, NY : Firefly Books, 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Vegetables A to Z -- Herbs A to Z -- Fruits -- Orchard fruits -- Soft, bush- and cane fruits -- Tender fruits -- Tropical and subtropical fruits -- Shrub and flower garden fruits -- Nuts -- Practical gardening.