{"product_id":"9781770857988","title":"The New Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for the previous edition:\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"These three amazing authors have put together a must-have book for any vegetable grower.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - Washington Gardener   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003ci\u003e\"Satisfying ... There's an abundance of information and tantalizing pictures.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  - The New York Times   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This new edition of the huge, classic reference \u003ci\u003eVegetables, Herbs and Fruit\u003c\/i\u003e is updated in design - with more and better color - and expanded by 60 pages, covering a total of 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 wants to grow their own produce and who feels that they could use some expert advice.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  The topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Species and common names\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Recommended varieties\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Cultivation techniques\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Container growing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Harvesting and storing\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Pests and diseases\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Companion planting\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Medicinal uses\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e Culinary uses with recipes\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e And other uses and warnings.\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e  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.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar, Bob Flowerdew","offers":[{"title":"Firefly Books |  Hardback | Laminated cover |  2016-09-20","offer_id":46011347599615,"sku":"9781770857988","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_4b41eced-85a7-4532-b298-54e82568d824.jpg?v=1723053511","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781770857988","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}