The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook

The Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is a fantastic resource for both new and experienced gardeners. It provides clear, step-by-step advice for growing 32 different vegetables, along with helpful tips, stunning full-color photos, and useful reference charts. I love the practical approach, making it easy to plan, plant, and harvest a successful vegetable garden. The personal anecdotes from seasoned gardeners add a charming touch, making it feel like you’re learning from a trusted friend. If you want to grow fresh, delicious produce while enjoying the peace of working with nature, this handbook is an essential addition to your gardening collection.

I gave this book to my son because he is a beginner gardener. He found this book informative .

Love this book! Five stars. Two thumbs up. All the good things. Recommend to EVERYONE!!I finished my second year of gardening and I wish I’d had this book two years ago! It covers a little bit of everything without going so in depth it's overwhelming, and without glazing over it leaving you frustrated and more confused.The charts make it automatically worth the buy. It has companion planting, pH and water needs for each plant, frost dates, and tons of others. It has lots of pages for you to write in the book for notes (which I won’t do because that’s sacrilege, but they are good ideas for pages in my garden binder).Each veggie has about three pages dedicated to it. Planting, Care, Pests/Diseases, Harvest/Storage are covered. Plus recommended varieties, general info and tips (like rosemary will deter Mexican bean beetles). It covers fertilizing, troubleshooting and so many helpful things, specific to a certain veggie.It also has amusing quotes at the start of every chapter.I really can’t say enough wonderful things about it. This is my absolute favorite gardening book and I think it should be on everyone’s shelf.Definitely the perfect Christmas gift for the gardener in the family!

This is a well-balanced beginner's guide to gardening from a trusted source: the oldest publication in North America. It captures generations of wisdom about soil management, planting, and harvesting, while remaining brief and approachable to novice growers. Specific care instructions for common vegetables makes it a great reference source throughout the growing season. It's a solid foundation of knowledge for your first season, without overwhelming you with botany.

It was a gift for my ex-wife, and she says it's very good and informative. It's great that now she can dedicate herself to something productive.

Full of photos, planting instructions, charts for recording your garden, and wit & wisdom for vegetable gardeners.

This book has been a tremendous help with my veggie garden! While there's a ton of information available at our fingertips these days, this book truly remains a tried and true resource. The invaluable information packed inside, especially on companion plants, is useful for novices and master gardeners alike. You definitely won't regret this purchase!

This is a great resource for gardeners. It offers detailed planting and care tips for a variety of vegetables, based on years of knowledge and experience. It’s easy to follow and perfect for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.