When I received The Continuous Vegetable Gardener by Charlie Nardozzi in the mail, I knew I was going to enjoy diving into this book. Charlie and I think alike in many ways, and his new book reflects that.

Charlie thoroughly explores the benefits that perennial vegetables and self-sowing annuals bring to any garden. As we age, or get busier, you’ll find these crops and techniques useful season after season.

We love his take on using perennial vegetables and herbs to build a foundational garden. Add in easy annuals that re-seed themselves every season, and you have less work to do, less money to spend, and more enjoyment overall.

Perennials are anchors in every garden. And once established, they give back for years. Not only that, they send down deep roots, so they don’t need as much water. That strategy helps keep your garden more resilient in water-scarce areas.

Charlie created seasonal plans to help illustrate the concepts of how to use perennials to your advantage. You can see how crops grow through the season, and how to strategize effectively for an abundant harvest and efficient use of space.

The Continuous Vegetable Gardener is a great addition to your library of helpful gardening books. You’ll be able to apply his techniques in your garden this spring, and you’ll enjoy the benefits for years to come.