Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening - by Matt Mattus (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening </i>is your "201" level course in cultivating produce. Expand your knowledge base and discover options that go beyond the ordinary!</b> <p/> Prepare to encounter new varieties of common plant species, learn their history and benefits, and, most of all, identify <b>fascinating new edibles to grow</b> in your own gardens. Written by gardening expert Matt Mattus, <i>Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening</i> offers a wealth of new and exciting opportunities, alongside beautiful photography, lore, insight, and humor that can only come from someone who has grown each vegetable himself and truly loves gardening. <p/> More than <b>200 varieties of vegetables and herbs from the 50 most popular groups</b> are featured in hands-on profiles that tell you how, where, and why to grow each one. <p/> Take artichokes for example: They are far from the most common edibles home growers choose, but when and if you choose to grow artichokes, you'll be fortunate to find more than one seed option, even at the better nurseries. In truth, there are <b>nearly a dozen varieties</b> of artichoke that are suitable for home growing in just about any climate, and each has its own unique benefits and characteristics. In <i>Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening</i>, you will find 10 types of artichoke described in through, loving detail--along with helpful tips on where and how to acquire seeds for each. And artichokes are just one item in this field-tested garden basket. Other popular and fascinating vegetables include: celtuce, Asian greens, cowpeas, carrots and parsnips, potatoes, parsley, and of course the tomato--you'll find over two dozen varieties discussed. <p/> If you are one of the more than 800,000 folks per year who has begun growing vegetables at home, <i>Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening</i> is the <b>reference you need to pursue this rewarding activity</b> to a whole new level of excellence, satisfaction, and success.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...the book is a plethora of great information on mastering vegetable growing, so you can enjoy your own garden of Eden full of colorful, delicious and nutritious vegetables.--<i><b>Community Table @ Parade.com</b></i><br><br>"Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening" is one part coffee table book and two parts indispensable gardening guide. The hardbound book is more like an elegant cookbook instead of another how-to for growing vegetables.--<i><b>Denver Post</b></i><br><br>an excellent addition for every gardener's library--<i><b>Broken Teepee</b></i><br><br>I'm glad I read this book prior to placing my seed order because it has inspired me to try growing an even wider variety of vegetables in my garden--<i><b>The Farmer's Garden</b></i><br><br>The best feature of this well-designed book may well be the full-page, detailed listing of the author's recommended varieties for each veggie.--<i><b>Texas Gardener's Seeds</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Matt Mattus</b> is an American visual designer, artist, horticulturist, and futurist. He is also a third generation gardener of his family property in Massachusetts and the author of <i>Mastering the Art of Vegetable Gardening</i>. Matt's popular gardening blog, Growing with Plants, has garnered recognition in leading lifestyle magazines and is frequently voted a top five gardening blog. It has won many national awards and nominations and has earned a loyal following of fans. He has served for three years as a trustee of the Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston, MA), is Vice President of the 175-year-old Worcester County Horticultural Society, sits on the board of the<i></i>Tower Hill Botanic Garden as a trustee, and is also President of the prestigious North American Rock Garden Society. Matt is very active in many plant societies and is a popular speaker at botanic gardens, specialist plant societies, and at horticultural conferences. For 28 years, Mattus was employed by Hasbro, Inc. in creative roles ranging from Creative Director to Visual Futurist in their top-secret Innovation and Invention Lab. Currently, Matt lives in Worcester, Massachusetts.</p>
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