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Nothing quite surpasses the flavour of vegetables, herbs and fruits grown in the home garden! And using vitally fresh ingredients contributes to a healthy lifestyle. 500 Popular Vegetables, Herbs, Fruit and Nuts gives planting suggestions and advice for beginners to expert gardener who want to develop a kitchen garden, a traditional herb garden, or creatively blend the two. The book is arranged in three sections for easy reference, covering vegetables, herbs and fruit and nuts. Each section gives a comprehensive selection of traditional favourites, like the well-known Golden Delicious apple, as well as newer cultivars developed for better flavour or easy care and growth. Essential cultivation information and the inclusion of a good range of compact varieties ensures that gardeners will be able to produce something to eat whatever the size and condition of their garden. The comprehensive introduction also provides excellent information on space, soil, design, inorganic and organic fertilizers, pests and diseases and sowing and planting. Other titles in series: 500 Popular Annuals and Perennials 500 Popular Climbers and Creepers 500 Popular Garden Plants 500 Popular Inodoor Plants 500 Popular Roses 500 Popular Shrubs and Trees 500 Popular Tropical Plants