Grow better tomatoes—more reliably, more profitably, and with less guessworkTomatoes are one of the most rewarding crops to grow—and one of the easiest to get wrong. Whether you're tending a backyard plot or managing a diversified market garden, Tomatoes: A Grower's Guide gives you the practical knowledge and confidence to produce healthy plants and abundant harvests from seed to storage.Grounded in The Market Gardener Method, this...

The right tools don't just save time—they shape how you growChoosing garden tools can feel overwhelming, especially when marketing hype obscures what actually works in the field. Vegetable Garden Tools: A Grower's Guide cuts through the noise to help you build a tool set that supports efficiency, ergonomics, and long-term success—whether you're gardening at home or farming professionally.Drawing on The Market Gardener Method, Jean-...

Healthy soil isn't an input—it's a living system you can learn to cultivateStrong harvests begin below the surface. Living Soil: A Grower's Guide shows gardeners and small-scale farmers how to build fertile, resilient soil that supports productive crops year after year—without relying on high-input fixes or extractive practices.Grounded in The Market Gardener Method, this highly illustrated guide translates soil science into clear,...

Root crops reward careful planning with dependable, nutrient-dense harvestsFrom carrots and beets to lesser-known crops like salsify and oca, root vegetables are foundational to productive gardens and market farms. Root Vegetables: A Grower's Guide provides clear, practical guidance for growing a wide range of root crops efficiently, using proven biointensive methods that support both yield and soil health.Based on The Market Gardener Metho...

Good planning turns hard work into steady progress—and makes growing more rewardingProductive gardens don't happen by accident. The Well-Planned Garden: A Grower's Guide shows how thoughtful organization, timing, and goal-setting can dramatically reduce effort while increasing yields—whether you're managing a home garden or a diversified market farm.Based on The Market Gardener Method, this practical, highly illustrated guide bring...

Fruiting crops reward attention to timing, balance, and care—with harvests that can anchor a whole seasonTomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, beans, and melons are among the most productive—and demanding—crops in a garden or market farm. Fruiting Vegetables: A Grower's Guide offers clear, practical guidance for managing these crops successfully, using proven biointensive methods that support strong plants, steady yields, and healthy soils.Rooted i...

“A useful and a wonderful resource whether you grow on a balcony, rooftop or in the ground.” —Yolanda Burrell, owner of Pollinate Farm and Garden SupplyOnce a fringe topic, permaculture is moving to the mainstream as organic gardeners discover the wisdom of a simple system that emphasizes the simple idea that by taking care of the earth, the earth takes care of you. The Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Permaculture is for home gardeners of every skill—with an...

“A comprehensive guide for growing vegetables and herbs filled with hands on advice and time-tested techniques.” —The American GardenerYou can grow beautiful, healthy, delicious veggies and herbs right from the start—just follow the trustworthy advice found in The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Great Vegetables. Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares all the information you need to create a thriving garden, from facts about soil and sun to tip...

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide to establishing and tending an organic kitchen garden in any urban space, no matter how small, written by the YouTuber and TikToker known as Spicy Moustache.Do you live in the city and yearn for the space and time to grow your own food and live more connected with nature and the seasons? Rebel Gardening shows that anyone can grow a garden of delicious organic fruit and vegetables, wildlife-friendly wildflowers and abundant herb...

Learn how to artfully incorporate organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs into an attractive garden design with this stylish, beautifully photographed guide.We’ve all seen the vegetable garden overflowing with corn, tomatoes, and zucchini that looks good for a short time, but then quickly turns straggly and unattractive (usually right before friends show up for a backyard barbecue). If you want to grow food but you don’t want your yard to look like a farm, what can y...

Do you live in an apartment with a balcony, fire escape or rooftop terrace? Most city dwellers neglect these spaces or use them for nothing more than hanging laundry and storing bicycles. And for a long time, so did I.Several years ago I decided to transform my under-used balcony from a lifeless concrete pad into a little garden in the sky. Every year I grow a small harvest of vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, beans and peas, and more than enough herbs to satisfy our culinary n...

When food supplies run dry, and grocery stores sell out, how do you feed your family?Are you ready to be hands-on in your food supply chain, so you no longer have to rely on a fragile system?If you are willing to grow your own vegetable garden in a step-by-step manner, then keep reading.Setting up your own vegetable garden is a very rewarding venture that will give you the ability to no longer have to rely on the fragile systems of modernity.But, if you are ...