Starter vegetable gardens : 24 no-fail plans for small organic gardens / Barbara Pleasant ; photography by John Gruen.

Includes index. - Contents:Garden one: the beginner bag garden -- Garden two: a bountiful border -- Garden 3: front-yard abundance -- Family food factory gardens -- Deciding what to grow -- Designing beautiful, big-flavor gardens -- Working with seeds and seedlings -- Supporting your plants -- Water: make every drop count -- The magic of mulch -- Fertilizing your garden -- Your insect friends and foes -- Preventing dastardly diseases -- Smart harvestingen -- Stretching the seasons. -Healthy gardens bursting with delicious organic vegetables are within everyone's reach, even if you have never opened a seed packet or staked a tomato. Barbara Pleasant's easy-to-follow garden plans include precise instructions on what to buy, where to plant, and how to care for your favorite vegetables." --Cover, p. 4.

Includes index.