The Organic Home Garden: How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits Naturally

Janet Arnett is the former campus manager of adult education at Ontario’s Georgian College. She is the author of Antiques and Collectibles: Starting Small, The Grange at Knock, and 673 Ways to Save Money.

If words and photos were edible, this book wouldn’t survive past
dinnertime. It’s rich. Luscious. Mouth-watering. It calls to the
latent gardener in all of us and triggers visions of sun-warmed rows of
perfect veggies.

This is Lima’s third gardening book, the first to concentrate on
vegetables. The information, how-to, and methods he shares are drawn
from his experiences with his own large country garden on Ontario’s
Bruce Peninsula.

The approach is to follow the calendar, from the cold early spring
through to late fall harvest, discussing what can be planted and what
garden preparation work needs to be done at each point. The information
is given in a chatty style.

The chapters on non-chemical soil building and insect control prepare
the way for detailed sections on planting and growing peas and beans,
leafy greens, cabbages, root vegetables, corn, squash, melons,
cucumbers, some exotics, onions, peppers, asparagus, and more. A wrap-up
chapter looks at growing strawberries and raspberries. A few recipes are
included, perhaps to ensure that at least some of the vegetables make it
to the table, even if the temptation is to eat them on the spot, in the
garden.

As the environmental and health damage caused by chemical pesticides
and fertilizers becomes better understood, organic food production is
gaining in popularity. This friendly book will ride that wave to
success.