Comprehensive work covering over 90 vegetables will help you out no matter which you want to grow. A true sourcebook for the Australian gardener, it contains practical advice on how to grow top quality plants from propagation to harvest. Includes information on controlling pests, crop rotation, companion planting, soil improvement and weed control. With detailed notes on nutritional value and recommended varieties for culinary use, this book will also travel with you from the garden to the kitchen. Each temptingly illustrated entry is accompanied by mouth-watering recipes, including a selection from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. 280 pages, paperback. Matthew Biggs.