Gardening When It Counts Bookby Steve Solomon. Rediscover traditional gardening methods and self sufficiency. Steve encourages us to get back to gardening like our ancestors did by growing all of our family's food, using only a few hand tools, and no electricity or irrigation. In uncertain times, this book encourages gardeners to rely upon themselves when resources are limited. Helpfully illustrated; great for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Paperback, 352 pages.

Callistephus chinensis These divinely sumptuous

They do not affect earthworms or plants

A top-notch sheller with lots of delicious peas and tons of tendrils

Approximately 40 seeds per ¼ gram

netted fruit have deep

white and yellow varieties

The fruit reach 2 ½–3 inches long and wide and are very crack resistant

high yields and excellent quality sweet corn

Longkeeper Storage Tomato

Patio Snacker Cucumber

Cloves per bulb: approximately 5–7

Spurred Snapdragon (Linaria maroccana)