THE COOK'S GARDEN

Growing and cooking your own vegetables and herbs

An Australian Women's Weekly Cookbook

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Used softcover book in very good condition,first published 2000, reprinted 2010, 120 pages.

cultivation ~ worm farms ~ pests and diseases ~ recipes ~ preserving your crop

Growing your own vegetables and herbs is a double pleasure. There’s the pleasure of planting, nurturing, watching them grow and finally picking your produce. Then there’s the pleasure of cooking and eating it - knowing it’s the freshest, most organic food you’re ever going to eat. In this book there’s information on growing - when to plant, where to plant, pest control and harvesting. There are also tips on storing your produce - bottling, freezing and drying. As well, there are some truly delicious recipes, so you can enjoy the rewards of all your hard work in the garden.Divided into seasons:

• The Spring Garden - garden peas, potatoes, onions, asparagus, broad beans, , beetroot, spring herbsThe Summer Garden - tomatoes, beans, cucumber, salad greens & edible flowers, zucchini & squash, rhubarb, sweet corn, summer fruit, summer herbsThe Autumn Garden - globe artichokes, carrots, pumpkin, olives, autumn fruit, autumn herbs
• The Winter Garden - brassicas, asian greens, mushrooms, spinach & silverbeet, citrus fruit, winder hebs

Plus information on planning for production, planting charts, cultivation for success and preserving your crop.

The Cook's Garden is an Australian publication. All recipe measurements are in metric and metric cups/spoons.

Please Note: This is a used book.