"Like having your own personal gardening mentor at your side, The Comic Book Guide to Growing Food is the story of Mia, an eager young professional who wants to grow her own vegetables but doesn't know where to start, and George, her retired neighbor who loves gardening and walks her through each step of the process. Throughout the book, "cheat sheets" sum up George's key facts and techniques, providing a handy quick reference for anyone starting...

Instructs readers how to grow, harvest, and cook homegrown foods.

"Take charge of your family's food security by learning how to grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs-and right along with them, you'll nurture your own inner strength, too. Food insecurity affects millions of people worldwide. Without access to well-stocked stores or nutritious, fresh foods, those living in "food deserts" face more hunger and health issues than communities where a diversity of food is plentiful. With the inspiration and knowledge...

"Packed with advice on everything from growing your plot to defeating slugs and growing crops, Kitchen Gardening For Beginners is your shortcut to an orderly, productive plot. Armed with Kitchen Gardening For Beginners and a spade, you will soon be enjoying the freshest, homegrown fruit and vegetables all year-round."--P. [4] of cover.

Nicole Johnsey Burke -- founder of Gardenary, Inc., and author of Kitchen Garden Revival -- is your expert guide for growing your own fresh, organic food every day of the year, no matter where you grow. More than just providing the how-to, she gives you the know-how for a practical and intuitive gardening system.

A medical herbalist and certified organic grower, through gentle, smart methods, shows gardeners how to create a peaceful co-existence between their vegetable garden and the wildlife who consider it part of their habitat.