Matthew Bigg's Complete Book of Vegetables

Superbly designed and expertly written, this picture-filled guide will delight vegetable lovers and gardeners everywhere. Drawing on his extensive knowledge, Matthew Biggs takes gardeners and cooks through a complete A-Z of vegetables. He offers expert advice on planting, crop rotation, pest and weed control, and growing in containers. Each entry is complemented with international recipes and culinary tips as well as information on the vegetable's ornamental and medicinal uses. Featuring more than 500 color photos, this will be a welcome addition to any gardener's library. Matthew Biggs trained at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew; he is a well-known British television personality and gardening journalist.