Review: Easy to Read, Easy to Use
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 16, 2014
This is a very straight forward little book packed with some great tips even the seasoned gardener can benefit from implementing in your own garden. I've been a gardener for more than thirty years using square foot and raised bed gardening in the desert in California and in the Cross Timber region of central Oklahoma. I found tips that were useful and without the usual holier-than-thou attitude one often discerns from vegetarian writers. This is a book you can use whenever you head out to your garden.The book covers the health benefits derived from growing your own vegetables, as well as the financial benefits. It takes one from the planning stages to planting and harvesting along with tips about easier vegetables to grow and which plants produce more.You'll find advice on starting from seeds, protection of sensitive veggies, irrigation tips and year-round gardening. Finally, Ms. Wetzel covers common mistakes to avoid.Bindi Wetzel is the author of a series of vegetarian cookbooks as well as being a food writer. As a longtime gardener I was impressed with her knowledge of gardening techniques and her ability to cut to the chase while never being condescending. This is a terrific little book for anyone interested in any aspect of gardening for fresh, healthy food.You will love it and I recommend it highly.