2025 Old Farmer's Almanac Vegetable Gardener's Handbook

This book, which has been a highly rated Amazon best seller for several growing seasons, is the perfect companion for every vegetable gardener—even those who have never touched a trowel and wouldn’t know mulch from mud! The practical advice presented in the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook demystifies gardening by providing the best, most proven methods for sowing, growing, and harvesting.

Highlights include . . .

• Step-by-step advice for success with more than 30 vegetables in any zone
• The dirt on soil: why testing is so important—and how to do it
• Easy techniques for growing in-ground, plus alternatives to traditional raised beds
• Seed-starting and -saving methods simplified
• Gardeners’ friends and foes: which plants help (or hinder) vegetables
• Enlightening (and humorous!) anecdotes from fellow gardeners
• Space for noting observations and experiences
• More than 150 full-color photos
• Essential reference tables and charts
• Much, much more!

Created for new gardeners, green thumbs, and old hands alike, The Old Farmer’s Almanac Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook is loaded with advice and inspiration to help plants—and growers—thrive.

Readers are raving about the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook! Here are some of the reviews from verified purchasers:

“Amazing! This book is beyond excellent! I have not been able to put it down since it was delivered today. I can’t believe the information it covers that I would never think about and I live on a farm! It’s easy to understand and has excellent detail for a perfect garden.”

“I really am impressed with all the information in this book. There is a ton of helpful hints, and I am more anxious than ever for spring to arrive to try out the new techniques for a better garden.”

“Great advice for gardening. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will refer to it for planting in the spring.”

“A gardener’s must have. Great book. Learned a lot!”

“Loved it so much I bought 10 more for my garden club.”

“I so enjoy reading this book and going back to it for reference. It has helped greatly.”

“Love this book! I consult whenever I’m getting ready to plant something, there’s lots of great information in these pages. From soil amendments, to troubleshooting garden pests, to sun conditions - it’s a must read for all gardeners!”

“Very helpful for beginners like me. Easy reading.”

“If you garden, you need this book!!!”

Only The Old Farmer’s Almanac has the experience and longevity to offer the very best tried-and-true information, tips, and advice about all things gardening and growing. Through the Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook, the secrets of growing delicious, nutritious food are being passed down to new generations of gardeners. Everyone who loves fresh vegetables should own a copy!

• New and experienced gardeners find this book to be so useful that it is now in its second printing!
• Scores of time-saving tips and proven veggie-growing techniques
• Essential reference tables and charts
• Dedicated pages for recording your own ongoing observations
• More than 150 full-color photos
• Flexi bound softcover
• Now in its 6th reprint!
• Size: 7" x 9"
• 208 pages