You don`t need a farm to grow fresh produce! Today`s urban gardeners need not restrict themselves to raising flowers or to raking gravel in a perfect Zen-style space. Whether you have a small front or back garden, rooftop or patio, or even just a windowbox or hanging basket, the opportunities for cultivating fruits, vegetables, and herbs are endless. Even better, you can use organic methods and enjoy food that`s fresher and healthier than commercially processed varieties. Begin with the basics of garden planning: what to sow and when, and how to improve the soil, create shelter, combat pests, and propagate plants. Success on a small scale becomes inevitable as you examine beautiful photos of garden layouts, from traditional rows and raised beds to decorative plantings and edgings on paths and walkways. Plus: advice on choosing your crop, with detailed information on leaf, flowering, and fruiting vegetables; gourds; onions; pods and kernels; roots, stems, and bulbs; and herbs. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.