In the Beginning
IN THE GARDEN
1. Deep Down 'n Dirty: Getting Started in the Garden
Necessary Tools
What Plants Need
What Soil Needs
Creating Garden Beds
What to Grow
2. Potatoes & Leeks
How to Grow a Potato
Leeks
3. Beets & Greens
Beets
Greens
4. Squash & Garlic
Summer and Winter Squash
Winter Squash
Summer Squash
Garlic
5. Beans & Onions
Beans
Onions
6. Tomatoes & Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
7. Herbs
Parsley
Summer Savory
Dill
Cilantro/Coriander
Chives
Mint
IN THE KITCHEN
8. Gifts & Gizmos: Getting Started in the Kitchen
Necessary Tools
Gizmos
Stocking the Pantry
Terms & Skills—Cooking like a Pro
9. Now We're Cookin': with Leeks & Potatoes
Preparing Leeks
Preparing Potatoes
Making a Meal—with Leeks & Potatoes
Potato Leek Soup
Dressing up Potatoes
Loving Leeks
10. Super Salads & Beautiful Beets
Harvesting Greens—a Reminder
Dressing Salads
Beautiful Beets
11. Garlic & Onions, Squash & Beans
Squash
Garlic & Onions
Beans
12. Cukes & Tomatoes
Cooking Tomatoes
Green Tomatoes
Cucumbers
13. Herbs: A Magical Mystery Tour
Parsley
Chopping Herbs
Preserving
Summer Savory
Cilantro/Coriander
Dill
Mint
14. Old Reliables: Sunchokes, Egyptian Onions, Rhubarb & Blackcurrants
Sunchokes
Egyptian Onions
Rhubarb
Blackcurrants
15. Harvest Time: Preserving the Garden's Gifts
Freezing
Cold Room Storage
Pickling and Canning
Equipment
A Cautionary Tale
Jams and Jellies
Time for Tea and Cake — Gathering Poppy Seeds
Chamomile Tea
About The Author
A Note About The Publisher