This revised and updated edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an easy-to-follow guide to growing delicious edibles, no matter which part of Texas you call home. There's no substitute for the fresh, homegrown taste of fruits and vegetables harvested from a Texas garden. Whether you garden in the southern, central, or northern part of the state, east or west, Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening has the answers to your how-to-grow questions. Featuring: Planting, care, and harvesting information for more than 60 Texas-friendly edible crops, Complete growing information on popular vegetable selections from arugula to tomatoes, A variety of common and unusual fruits, nuts, and herbs, Advice on garden planning, creating the perfect soil, sowing seeds, water conservation, and more 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 almost tropical conditions in the south. And it goes from very alkaline lime-stone soils in the Hill Country to extremely acidic soils in East Texas. Seasoned horticulturist, conservationist, garden writer, and seventh-generation Texan Greg Grant simplifies the ins and outs of Texas gardening and introduces you to the satisfaction of growing your own food. Whether you're gardening in a large plot, a collection of containers, or a tasty kitchen garden, this updated edition of Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is an invaluable resource. Book jacket.