Cultivating the best vegetable garden on the block starts long before the seed hits the soil. It begins with planning and preparation. If you find the whole process of growing your own food a wee bit intimidating, one of the most trusted, recognizable, and sought-after voices in the gardening world is here to cut through the tough stuff and get you growing like a pro as quickly as possible. Inside you'll find: Detailed how-to-grow profiles for 40 of Joe's most beloved crops, with insider tips you don't want to miss, Instructions for designing your garden to be both high-yielding and resilient, Advice and know-how for building raised beds, starting seeds, extending the growing season, managing pests, and more, A detailed rundown of essential organic garden care practices, including watering, fertilizing, mulching, staking, and harvesting, A step-by-step tutorial for building Joe's famous (and super-sturdy!) square tomato cages, Simple strategies for making life in the garden easier-and even more flavorful This openhearted and sincere manual for growing an organic vegetable garden is the book Joe's fans have long been waiting for! Book jacket.