Skip to content

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions Hardcover - 2000

by Edward C. Smith


Summary

The invaluable resource for home food gardeners!Ed Smith's W-O-R-D system has helped countless gardeners grow an abundance of vegetables and herbs. And those tomatoes and zucchini and basil and cucumbers have nourished countless families, neighbors, and friends with delicious, fresh produce. The Vegetable Gardener's Bible is essential reading for locavores in every corner of North America!EVERYTHING YOU LOVED about the first edition of The Vegetable Gardener's Bible is still here: friendly, accessible language; full-color photography; comprehensive vegetable specific information in the A-to-Z section; ahead-of-its-time commitment to organic methods; and much more.Now, Ed Smith is back with a 10th Anniversary Edition for the next generation of vegetable gardeners. New to this edition is coverage of 15 additional vegetables, including an expanded section on salad greens and more European and Asian vegetables. Readers will also find growing information on more fruits and herbs, new cultivar photographs in many vegetable entries, and a much-requested section on extending the season into the winter months. No matter how cold the climate, growers can bring herbs indoors and keep hardy greens alive in cold frames or hoop houses.The impulse to grow vegetables is even stronger in 2009 than it was in 2000, when Storey published The Vegetable Gardener's Bible. The financial and environmental costs of fossil fuels raise urgent questions: How far should we be shipping food? What are the health costs of petroleum-based pesticides and herbicides? Do we have to rely on megafarms that use gasoline-powered machinery to grow and harvest crops? With every difficult question, more people think, "Maybe I should grow a few vegetables of my own." This book will continue to answer all their vegetable gardening questions.Praise for the First Edition:"In every small town, there is a vegetable garden that people go out of the way to walk past. Smith is the guy who grew that garden." — Verlyn Klinkenborg, The New York Times Book Review"An abundance of photographs . . . visually bolster the techniques described, while frequent subheads, sidebars, and information-packed photo captions make the layout user-friendly . . . [Smith's] book is thorough and infused with practical wisdom and a dry Vermont humor that should endear him to readers." — Publisher's Weekly"Smith . . . clearly explains everything novice and experienced gardeners need to know to grow vegetables and herbs. . . . " — Library Journal"this book will answer all your questions as well as put you on the path to an abundant harvest. As a bonus, anecdotes and stories make this informative book fun to read." - New York Newsday

From the publisher

Discover the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening with Ed Smith's amazing gardening system. By integrating four principles -- Wide beds, Organic methods, Raised beds, and Deep beds -- Smith reinvents vegetable gardening, making it possible for everyone to have the best, most successful garden ever. By following this complete system you cultivate deep, powerful soil that nourishes plants and discourages pests and disease. The result is fewer weeds, healthier plants, and lots of great-tasting vegetables. Plus, you'll enjoy gardening as you never have before. "The Vegetable Gardener's Bible" -- the last W.O.R.D. in vegetable gardening.


Praise for the book:
"this book will answer all your questions as well as put you on the path to an abundant harvest. As a bonus, anecdotes and stories make this informative book fun to read." - "New York Newsday"

First line

My first vegetable garden, when I was 8, was very traditional: The vegetables were arranged in narrow rows separated by wider paths.

Details

  • Title The Vegetable Gardener's Bible Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions
  • Author Edward C. Smith
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition 2nd Print
  • Pages 320
  • Publisher Storey Publishing, LLC, North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  • Date February 15, 2000
  • ISBN 9781580172134
Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible

by Ed Smith

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used; Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$12.29
NZ$23.41 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Books, 08/30/2000. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Item Price
NZ$12.29
NZ$23.41 shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North...

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Smith, Ed

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
3
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$12.72
NZ$18.26 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hardback. Very Good.
Item Price
NZ$12.72
NZ$18.26 shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North...

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Smith, Ed

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
3
Seller
GORING BY SEA, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 2 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$12.72
NZ$18.26 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Hardback. Good.
Item Price
NZ$12.72
NZ$18.26 shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Smith, Edward C

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Houston, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$17.48
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000-02-15. hardcover. Acceptable. 8x0x11.
Item Price
NZ$17.48
FREE shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Smith, Edward C.

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
  • first
Condition
Used - Very Good
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Boat of Garten, Highland, Highland, United Kingdom
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$31.95
NZ$44.73 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Publishing, LLC. 2000 Storey Publishing first edition large format hardback; Very Good clean and sound copy, appears unread, laminated pictorial boards, no dj; UK dealer, immediate dispatch . Very Good. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 2000.
Item Price
NZ$31.95
NZ$44.73 shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Edward C. Smith

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used: Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$25.39
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000-02-15. Hardcover. Used: Good.
Item Price
NZ$25.39
FREE shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Edward C. Smith

  • Used
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used:Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
HOUSTON, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$76.72
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000-02-15. Hardcover. Used:Good.
Item Price
NZ$76.72
FREE shipping to USA
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North...
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

by Smith, Edward C

  • New
  • Hardcover
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9781580172134
ISBN 10
158017213X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
San Diego, California, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
NZ$113.48
NZ$9.21 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Storey Publishing, LLC, 2000-02-15. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Item Price
NZ$113.48
NZ$9.21 shipping to USA