Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

At best, this is a book an experienced gardener might pick up at the library to glean a few useful ideas about biointensive gardening (I found nothing that isn't presented better elsewhere). At worst, unsuspecting beginners will think this book is the authoritative source it claims to be, try to implement it's convoluted techniques, and fail miserably. All gardening books convey a certain sensibility about gardening that sets the perspective for the endeavor. Sustainable Vegetable is weird mix of new age idealism and rocket science. Trust me, gardening is not as complicated as this book makes it sound! The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition by Ed Smith is THE definitive title on the subject. All New Square Foot Gardening, Second Edition: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More In Less Space by Mel Bartholomew is good for small gardens. Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long, 2nd Edition by Elliott Coleman is excellent for winter gardening. Tanya Denckla's The Gardener's A-Z Guide to Growing Organic Food is excellent.