In this comprehensive sourcebook, Matthew Biggs shares his extensive knowledge on vegetables common, garden and otherwise, introducing the gardener to new possibilities for the backyard, garden, glasshouse and kitchen. Detailed variety notes and pictures are accessible in one place. Features include: a history of vegetable growing; an A-Z of vegetables; garden cultivation and maintenance; harvesting and storing; growing vegetables in the backyard; growing giant vegetables; variety notes on each vegetable; and over 200 recipes for vegetables in the kitchen.