Describes the procedures required for soil preparation of food-producing gardens in both the spring and fall, including equipment to use.

Provides a summary of a wide range of information concerning the culture, nutritional value, harvest, and storage of summer squash.

Provides a summary of a wide range of information concerning the culture, nutritional value, harvest, and storage of beets.

Discusses how landscaping helps enhance the environment, promotes economic development, and improves human health.

Presents 4-H projects that teach the nutritional value of vegetables.

Success with a small fruit planting will depend on the attention given to all phases of production: variety selection, soil management, fertilization, pruning, and pest control.

Describes why irrigation is important and basic techniques for watering.