Biographical Note:
Char and Marv are self-taught urban gardeners from Toronto who are committed to growing food, regardless of where they live. From bringing potted plants into their one-bedroom apartment in 2009 to building a flourishing and bountiful garden in the backyard of their suburban home, Char and Marv have never stopped gardening-no matter the space and season. They share their knowledge and insights through their popular social media channels @plantedinthegarden with the goal of empowering as many people to grow their own food as they can.

Review Quotes:
"The Lopezes guide readers through almost everything most gardeners need to know while demonstrating how to create a vegetable garden that is a place of beauty and bounty." - Library Journal, Starred Review

Publisher Marketing:
You don't need a lot of land to create a beautiful, bountiful garden.

• Creating a small-space garden: Learn how to set up raised beds, containers, and vertical gardens to maximize growing space both indoors and outdoors.
• Growing beginner-friendly veggies: Discover which crops are easy to grow and low maintenance, including tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuces, beans, peas, and more.
• Planning out your growing year: Maximize your harvest by planting seeds at the optimal time for your garden's climate zone.
• Harvesting organic produce at home: Manage pests and fertilize plants without the use of synthetic chemicals.
• Adding flowers and herbs to your garden: Decide which varieties to plant based on what will flourish in your space and attract pollinators for your vegetables.

Review Citations:

• Library Journal 05/01/2026 pg. 57 (EAN 9780593968567, Hardcover) - *Starred Review