For the prospective vegetable gardener who lacks the know-how or space, this fully illustrated handbook explains how anyone can raise a bumper crop--including clear and complete instructions on how to plan, plant, and care for everything from a container garden on an apartment balcony to a mini-farm in a large backyard. This encyclopedic guide discusses what and how much to grow and when and how to harvest each vegetable, and supplies all the detailed information needed to raise spectacular crops of everything from artichokes to zucchini, including a special section on herbs. Step-by-step instructions on the correct and safe ways to freeze, bottle, dry, and store harvested vegetables are also included.