Tomatoes Garlic Basil

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Doug Oster is a garden columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the co-host of two weekly radio shows on KDKA in Pittsburgh and a national show heard weekly on Sirius/Lime radio. He is also the co-author of Grow Organic, Over 250 Tips and Ideas for Growing Flowers, Veggies, Lawns, and More.

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Whether it's a condo deck or a backyard in the 'burbs... growing (and eating) these core garden veggies is a must!

Radio and TV garden expert (and passionate food lover) Doug Oster presents his three all-time veggie favorites --- taking you step-by-step from soil prep to mouth-watering dishes. New to growing your own food? Doug offers gentle guidance and real life experience. Already a gardener? Take it up a notch with new ideas for going organic, plus creative twists on classic recipes.

""Doug Oster's down-to-earth approach to gardening shines through in his writing... he inspires the reader to think beyond the garden plot for ways to incorporate fresh produce into everyday dishes."" -George Ball, Jr., President, W. Atlee Burpee & Co.

""Tomatoes Garlic Basil is a must-have for cooks and gardeners everywhere. Doug Oster clearly has a passion for the three key ingredients of great cuisine. His stories will charm you and his recipes are simple but elegant (be sure to try the hazelnut pesto)."" -Debra Lee Baldwin, Edibles Columnist, San Diego Garden/Home Magazine, Author of Designing with Succulents   

Résumé
In today's economy, one sector is trending sharply up: backyard vegetable gardening. Americans are staying closer to home – literally tending to their gardens, by the millions. And they’re reaching out for help and advice. Doug Oster, popular radio talk show gardening expert and newspaper garden & food columnist, gets more questions about tomatoes than any other vegetable. #2 is garlic, with basil close behind. It’s time for a book about these favorites of the American kitchen. With color photos throughout, this book is a balance of easy-to-use organic gardening tips, a little horticultural history, serious and funny cautionary gardening tales…and 30 simply delicious recipes (the gastronomic payoff). No matter if a garden is a loft balcony or a backyard in the ‘burbs, Doug leads his readers step by step with his trademark “how I do it” humor and Julia Child honesty…with a bonus prize of all those recipes as a reward for their labors. For beginners and old-timers alike.