If you are ready to start creating a vegetable garden, first take a breath, sit on the couch, and read what you need to do to achieve exactly your goals. In the 1st part of the book, you will find information about: -all vegetable cultivation systems, -methods for soil control and improvement, -options for irrigation systems and how to install them, -types of tools and their special features, -the square foot gardening method for intensive vegetable cultivation, -the correct fertilization program for each crop and for each season. The 2nd part is the most essential and includes: -an alphabetical guide to vegetable cultivation, where each vegetable is analyzed separately for all its cultivation needs (sowing seasons, transplanting, fertilization, watering, propagation, harvesting, etc.), -an annual sowing and planting calendar for vegetables by month. Finally, in the 3rd part, you will learn: -how to make your own organic pesticides, traps, and natural barriers for harmful insects, as well as -how to recognize the symptoms of disease and insect infestations through a detailed photographic guide. Happy harvests! [Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]