The NZ Vegetable Garden

Download or read book The NZ Vegetable Garden written by Sally Margaret Cameron and published by Penguin Books. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tui New Zealand Vegetable Garden contains all the essential information you need, from how to condition the soil, how and where to plant, sprouting schedules to what kind of yield to expect from each plant variety, and harvesting tips. There is also a section on how to combat pests and diseases in order to build a healthy and thriving garden - whether yours is of the raised bed variety or some pot plants on your balcony. The Tui NZ Vegetable Garden includes 74 common and more exotic vegetables and herbs, and each vegetable section ends with recipe ideas for turning produce into a tasty meal. Chapters include: • •Preparing an edible garden •Garden management •A to Z of vegetables •A to Z of herbs •Problems and nasties in your garden •Garden diary and calendar