The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs and Fruit combines three bestselling books by top gardening authors Matthew Biggs, Jekka McVicar and Bob Flowerdew. It is a comprehensive guide to selecting, cultivating, harvesting and cooking vegetables, herbs and fruit. The authors' acknowledged expertise in their respective fields and their many years of practical experience are brought together in a unique and outstanding book. The coverage is phenomenal - from the care of asparagus through the seasons to the huge number of species of apples that can be cultivated in the garden and the herbs that can be grown in even the smallest of spaces. Diverse and fascinating uses of many different plants are also discussed: Bob Flowerdew recommends planting garlic or chives close to peach trees, Matthew Biggs gives the recipe for a mouthwatering French Bean, Roquefort and Walnut Salad and Jekka McVicar encourages the use of lemon balm to relieve headaches and tension and to soothe digestion. The book combines lavish illustration with a clear and accessible layout, setting out varieties, cultivation, companion planting, pests and diseases and culinary, medicinal and cosmetic uses. The Complete Book of Vegetables, Herbs & Fruit is a must-have for any gardener or cook. Book jacket.