"In this updated 2nd edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, you'll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of The Lone Star State you call home. Growing in Texas isn?t easy. It?s either too hot, too cold, too wet, or too dry. The state ranges from a cold winter climate in the north to an almost tropical one in the south. And it goes from very alkaline limestone soils in the Hill Country to...

"Half of the fruit that grows in yards and public spaces is never picked or eaten. Citrus trees are burdened with misshapen lemons, berries grow in tangled thickets on the roadside, and the crooked rows of abandoned orchards fill with fallen apples. At the same time, people yearn for an emotional connection that?s lacking in bland grocery store bananas and tasteless melons. The Fruit Forager?s Companion is a how-to guide with nearly 100 recipes devoted...

Features more than 300 vitamin-packed smoothies, organized by color, including strawberry guava smoothie, clever carrots with spice, pineapple banana cream, spicy spinach smoothie, and blueberry blast smoothie.

The important science concept of plant growth is featured in this beautiful, easily accessible book on fruit. Clear photographs and simple, engaging text describe fruit and how they help plants live and grow.

"Gorgeous seasonal fruit abounds in Martha Stewart's collection of 100+ comforting, foolproof recipes for crumbles, crisps, pies, buckles, and more. From perfectly ripe peaches and plump, tender figs to crisp, honey-sweet apples and bright, juicy citrus, Martha Stewart's Fruit Desserts celebrates easy-to-prepare recipes that highlight the fresh, vibrant flavors of fruit at its peak. In spring and summer, delight in warm-weather desserts such as Strawberry...

Follow your zany muse and get creative with your vegetable garden. Niki Jabbour brings you 73 novel and inspiring food garden designs that include a cocktail garden featuring all the ingredients for your favorite drinks, a spicy retreat comprising 24 varieties of chile peppers, and a garden that's devoted to supplying year-round salad greens. Created by celebrated gardeners, each unique design is accompanied by both plant lists and charming anecdotes....

A tomato tries to convince his fellow companions that he belongs in the fruit bowl too, but his efforts prove "fruitless" and will require the authorative voice of Old Man Produce to settle the debate.

Five elephants living in a jungle came across a new fruit and each had their own way of trying to get the fruit for themselves. Each one didn't work for them until they saw five mice working together to get a fruit. That's when they decided to cooperate to get to the fruit.