Fully revised and updated, this third edition of The Tui NZ Vegetable Garden has everything the home gardener needs to know to get started in the vege garden

A practical, highly illustrated guide to planting and maintaining a vegetable garden that will become an essential reference for gardeners of all skill levels seeking to grow some, or all, of their own food. This newly revised and updated third edition of The Tui NZ Vegetable Garden contains all the essential information you need, from how to condition the soil to how and where to plant, what kind of yield to expect from each plant variety and tips on planting and harvesting to achieve the best results in your garden. There is also a section on how to combat pests and diseases in order to build a healthy and thriving garden – whether you aim to grow just a few tomatoes in pots on your balcony or enough food to feed a family. Including more than 70 common and more exotic vegetables and herbs, each entry concludes with ideas for turning produce into tasty meals. There is also a garden diary that advises what needs to be done in the garden each month to create a flourishing vegetable patch.

Author Biography

Rachel Vogan is a freelance garden journalist with more than twenty years of experience in the gardening industry. Rachel is currently the president of the Nursery and Garden Industry Association (NGIA) of NZ and the director of her horticultural and gardening consulting company, The Daisy Chain.