I really enjoy vegetable gardening and have read many books on the subject. This one has lots of good advice and info on creating a garden that should produce copious amounts of veggies over the summer. Very useful.

This is a great book for a beginner gardener who want to read a book about gardening and not just an instructional book.  There a   plenty of explanation and antidotes from the authors gardening adventures.  There are plenty of clear explantions and even a few homemade pest control recipes.

The Backyard Gardener by Kelly Orzel is a very comprehensive gardening guide. It lists tips and recommendations from start to finish, from soil to harvest. The photos in the book are beautiful. It also has a monthly to do list, organic options, how to get rid of garden pests, and additional resources. I highly recommend this book for the gardener's bookshelf!

I have been gardening all my adult life, but it turns out I still have a lot to learn. Orzel tackles things like soil prep (something I always have problems with), companion planting, insect and animal damage control, seed saving and composting. A worthwhile addition to any gardener’s library. I can’t wait for the snow to melt to try out some of Orzel’s techniques

Great layout, pictures and text! It is a complete resource for a backyard gardener from novice to expert!