Why read The Edible Landscape?

Book cover of The Edible Landscape: Creating a Beautiful and Bountiful Garden with Vegetables, Fruits and Flowers

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As the fresh food revolution sweeps the nation, more and more people are seeking out delicious offerings from local growers. We have had our fill of tasteless, woody tomatoes from the far reaches of the globe and have begun tasting again—thanks to farmers’ markets and co-ops—the real flavors we…

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1 author picked The Edible Landscape as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kari Cornell

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I have a small, mostly shady city yard, but I still haven’t given up hope of growing food outside my back door.

That’s where Emily Tepe’s book The Edible Landscape comes in. With lovely photographs of real gardens and step-by-step instruction, Tepe walks me through how to successfully grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers side-by-side to create a garden that is both beautiful and productive.

The best part of the book is Emily’s 10 favorite lists, featuring plants she loves and recommends.

From Kari's list on The best gardening books for inspiration.