American Horticultural Society Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening

<DIV><B>From the foremost authority in American gardening comes a must-have handbook for home gardeners who want a productive organic vegetable garden.</B><br><br>In their first new book in over two decades, the American Horticultural Society offers indispensable insight into <B>growing a modern edible garden</B> at home, regardless of whether home is in the desert Southwest, the Midwestern plains, or on the shores of New England. Starting with a unique look at the history of vegetable gardening in North America, from indigenous cultures to Victory Gardeners to today’s biodiversity-nurturing growers, <I>AHS Essential Guide to Organic Vegetable Gardening</I> then digs into everything you need to know to <B>cultivate a successful and productive vegetable garden without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers</B>. <br><br>Includes advice on: <br><br><ul><li>Choosing the best design and planting style for your site, from raised beds and row gardens to matrix plan