Book excerpt: Enjoy the fruits—and veggies and herbs—of your own labor! This comprehensive guide teaches you how to grow bigger and better-quality produce and manage pest problems either conventionally or by organic methods. Inside you'll find: Numerous growing, harvesting and storage tips for vegetables, fruits and herbs are included ensuring homeowners become expert food crop gardeners. Includes simple techniques and professional tips for planning, planting and caring for edible crops. An expansive encyclopedia showcases the most flavorful and easiest-to-grow vegetables, fruits and herbs.