Must Have Books

My list of garden books is very short. The two books that I consider my 'Bibles' are the Square Foot Garden by Mel Bartholomew and the 'WORD' book by Ed Smith.

Both use the French-Intensive garden method invented years ago in the market gardens around Paris. The French-Intensive concept is simple, raised beds, very fertile deep soil, planted in a matrix rather than in rows. That is it, in a nut shell.

Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner, these books are a 'must have' for you library. The third that I consider required reading is Rodale's Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. This reference book covers just about everything, add it to your library!