I took out every vegetable gardening book I could from my public library in turn. This is the only one I bought a copy of (well, I would have bought a copy of the USDA Extension Service manual for gardening in my state, but that was too expensive at about $70 when copies are readily available at the library). The photographs are clear and specific. The information is well organized and well presented. Vegetables are treated individually and by families. Symptoms of various pests, infectious agents, and environmental conditions are logically and clearly explained and described. Problem solving is cogent, organic, and comprehensive. Well-worth it for anyone with a garden, even one as small as my planned 3'x3' raised bed. ( )